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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.79, 2,627.78 and 453.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.79, 2,627.78 and 453.27 is: 679.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.79 : 2,627.78 = 453.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.79/2,627.78 = 453.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.79x = 2,627.78 × 453.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.79x = 1,191,091.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,091.57/1,751.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.93

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