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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.39, 2,627.08 and 452.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.39, 2,627.08 and 452.75 is: 679.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.39 : 2,627.08 = 452.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.39/2,627.08 = 452.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.39x = 2,627.08 × 452.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.39x = 1,189,408.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,408.21/1,751.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.12

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