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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.95, 2,632.43 and 456.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.95, 2,632.43 and 456.43 is: 684.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.95 : 2,632.43 = 456.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.95/2,632.43 = 456.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.95x = 2,632.43 × 456.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.95x = 1,201,520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,520.02/1,754.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.65

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