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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.53, 2,628.86 and 453.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.53, 2,628.86 and 453.96 is: 680.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.53 : 2,628.86 = 453.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.53/2,628.86 = 453.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.53x = 2,628.86 × 453.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.53x = 1,193,395.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,395.02/1,752.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.96

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