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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.42, 2,630.14 and 454.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.42, 2,630.14 and 454.89 is: 682.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.42 : 2,630.14 = 454.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.42/2,630.14 = 454.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.42x = 2,630.14 × 454.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.42x = 1,196,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,425.71/1,753.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.34

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