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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.74, 2,074.72 and 652.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.74, 2,074.72 and 652.84 is: 979.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.74 : 2,074.72 = 652.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.74/2,074.72 = 652.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.74x = 2,074.72 × 652.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.74x = 1,354,460.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,460.20/1,382.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.55

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