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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.06, 2,279.88 and 906.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.06, 2,279.88 and 906.03 is: 1,250.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.06 : 2,279.88 = 906.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.06/2,279.88 = 906.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.06x = 2,279.88 × 906.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.06x = 2,065,639.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,639.68/1,652.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.34

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