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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.81, 2,627.72 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.81, 2,627.72 and 453.28 is: 679.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.81 : 2,627.72 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.81/2,627.72 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.81x = 2,627.72 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.81x = 1,191,077.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,077.52/1,751.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.91

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