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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.73, 2,627.73 and 453.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.73, 2,627.73 and 453.21 is: 679.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.73 : 2,627.73 = 453.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.73/2,627.73 = 453.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.73x = 2,627.73 × 453.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.73x = 1,190,913.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,913.51/1,751.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.85

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