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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.48, 2,630.37 and 454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.48, 2,630.37 and 454.96 is: 682.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.48 : 2,630.37 = 454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.48/2,630.37 = 454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.48x = 2,630.37 × 454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.48x = 1,196,713.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,713.14/1,753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.48

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