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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.76, 2,630.40 and 455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.76, 2,630.40 and 455.24 is: 682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.76 : 2,630.40 = 455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.76/2,630.40 = 455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.76x = 2,630.40 × 455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.76x = 1,197,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,463.30/1,753.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.80

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