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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.58, 2,631.66 and 456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.58, 2,631.66 and 456 is: 683.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.58 : 2,631.66 = 456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.58/2,631.66 = 456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.58x = 2,631.66 × 456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.58x = 1,200,036.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,036.96/1,754.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.95

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