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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.53, 2,630.36 and 454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.53, 2,630.36 and 454.96 is: 682.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.53 : 2,630.36 = 454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.53/2,630.36 = 454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.53x = 2,630.36 × 454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.53x = 1,196,708.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,708.59/1,753.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.46

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