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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.03, 2,632.61 and 456.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.03, 2,632.61 and 456.46 is: 684.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.03 : 2,632.61 = 456.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.03/2,632.61 = 456.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.03x = 2,632.61 × 456.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.03x = 1,201,681.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,681.16/1,755.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.71

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