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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.84, 2,630.76 and 455.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.84, 2,630.76 and 455.29 is: 682.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.84 : 2,630.76 = 455.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.84/2,630.76 = 455.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.84x = 2,630.76 × 455.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.84x = 1,197,758.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,758.72/1,753.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.94

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