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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.70, 2,630.54 and 455.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.70, 2,630.54 and 455.06 is: 682.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.70 : 2,630.54 = 455.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.70/2,630.54 = 455.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.70x = 2,630.54 × 455.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.70x = 1,197,061.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,061.25/1,753.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.59

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