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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.01, 2,279.76 and 906.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.01, 2,279.76 and 906.02 is: 1,250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.01 : 2,279.76 = 906.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.01/2,279.76 = 906.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.01x = 2,279.76 × 906.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.01x = 2,065,496.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,496.76/1,652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.29

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