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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.57, 2,627.35 and 453.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.57, 2,627.35 and 453.03 is: 679.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.57 : 2,627.35 = 453.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.57/2,627.35 = 453.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.57x = 2,627.35 × 453.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.57x = 1,190,266.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,266.11/1,751.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.54

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