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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.19, 2,629.79 and 454.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.19, 2,629.79 and 454.67 is: 682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.19 : 2,629.79 = 454.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.19/2,629.79 = 454.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.19x = 2,629.79 × 454.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.19x = 1,195,686.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,686.62/1,753.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.01

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