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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.21, 2,628.09 and 453.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.21, 2,628.09 and 453.78 is: 680.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.21 : 2,628.09 = 453.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.21/2,628.09 = 453.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.21x = 2,628.09 × 453.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.21x = 1,192,574.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,574.68/1,752.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.61

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