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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.08, 2,632.56 and 456.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.08, 2,632.56 and 456.56 is: 684.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.08 : 2,632.56 = 456.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.08/2,632.56 = 456.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.08x = 2,632.56 × 456.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.08x = 1,201,921.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,921.59/1,755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.82

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