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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.06, 2,632.59 and 456.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.06, 2,632.59 and 456.66 is: 684.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.06 : 2,632.59 = 456.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.06/2,632.59 = 456.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.06x = 2,632.59 × 456.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.06x = 1,202,198.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,198.55/1,755.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.99

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