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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.82, 2,627.73 and 453.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.82, 2,627.73 and 453.18 is: 679.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.82 : 2,627.73 = 453.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.82/2,627.73 = 453.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.82x = 2,627.73 × 453.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.82x = 1,190,834.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,834.68/1,751.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.77

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