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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.56, 2,630.34 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.56, 2,630.34 and 455.22 is: 682.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.56 : 2,630.34 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.56/2,630.34 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.56x = 2,630.34 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.56x = 1,197,383.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,383.37/1,753.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.83

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