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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.46, 2,626.98 and 452.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.46, 2,626.98 and 452.88 is: 679.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.46 : 2,626.98 = 452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.46/2,626.98 = 452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.46x = 2,626.98 × 452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.46x = 1,189,706.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,706.70/1,751.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.27

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