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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.52, 2,072.56 and 652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.52, 2,072.56 and 652.20 is: 977.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.52 : 2,072.56 = 652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.52/2,072.56 = 652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.52x = 2,072.56 × 652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.52x = 1,351,723.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,723.63/1,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.02

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