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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.38, 2,628.54 and 453.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.38, 2,628.54 and 453.83 is: 680.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.38 : 2,628.54 = 453.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.38/2,628.54 = 453.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.38x = 2,628.54 × 453.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.38x = 1,192,897.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,897.17/1,752.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.73

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