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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.99, 2,633.67 and 457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.99, 2,633.67 and 457.38 is: 685.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.99 : 2,633.67 = 457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.99/2,633.67 = 457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.99x = 2,633.67 × 457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.99x = 1,204,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,587.98/1,755.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.99

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