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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.60, 2,633.24 and 457.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.60, 2,633.24 and 457.07 is: 685.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.60 : 2,633.24 = 457.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.60/2,633.24 = 457.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.60x = 2,633.24 × 457.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.60x = 1,203,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,579.30/1,755.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.57

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