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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.29, 2,628.51 and 453.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.29, 2,628.51 and 453.77 is: 680.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.29 : 2,628.51 = 453.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.29/2,628.51 = 453.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.29x = 2,628.51 × 453.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.29x = 1,192,723.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,723.57/1,752.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.67

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