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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.04, 2,073.12 and 652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.04, 2,073.12 and 652 is: 977.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.04 : 2,073.12 = 652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.04/2,073.12 = 652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.04x = 2,073.12 × 652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.04x = 1,351,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,674.24/1,383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.32

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