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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.07, 2,632.39 and 456.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.07, 2,632.39 and 456.51 is: 684.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.07 : 2,632.39 = 456.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.07/2,632.39 = 456.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.07x = 2,632.39 × 456.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.07x = 1,201,712.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,712.36/1,755.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.71

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