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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.81, 2,633.72 and 457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.81, 2,633.72 and 457.28 is: 685.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.81 : 2,633.72 = 457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.81/2,633.72 = 457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.81x = 2,633.72 × 457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.81x = 1,204,332.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,332.03/1,755.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.91

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