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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652, 2,278.72 and 1,092.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652, 2,278.72 and 1,092.32 is: 1,506.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652 : 2,278.72 = 1,092.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652/2,278.72 = 1,092.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652x = 2,278.72 × 1,092.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652x = 2,489,091.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,091.43/1,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.71

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