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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.91, 2,629.36 and 454.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.91, 2,629.36 and 454.38 is: 681.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.91 : 2,629.36 = 454.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.91/2,629.36 = 454.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.91x = 2,629.36 × 454.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.91x = 1,194,719.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,719.30/1,752.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.56

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