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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.73, 2,630.73 and 455.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.73, 2,630.73 and 455.21 is: 682.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.73 : 2,630.73 = 455.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.73/2,630.73 = 455.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.73x = 2,630.73 × 455.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.73x = 1,197,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,534.60/1,753.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.85

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