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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.01, 2,279.78 and 944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.01, 2,279.78 and 944 is: 1,302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.01 : 2,279.78 = 944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.01/2,279.78 = 944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.01x = 2,279.78 × 944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.01x = 2,152,112.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,112.32/1,652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.72

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