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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.28, 2,626.98 and 452.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.28, 2,626.98 and 452.71 is: 679.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.28 : 2,626.98 = 452.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.28/2,626.98 = 452.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.28x = 2,626.98 × 452.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.28x = 1,189,260.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,260.12/1,751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.08

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