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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.04, 2,632.56 and 456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.04, 2,632.56 and 456.48 is: 684.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.04 : 2,632.56 = 456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.04/2,632.56 = 456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.04x = 2,632.56 × 456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.04x = 1,201,710.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,710.99/1,755.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.72

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