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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.08, 2,279.78 and 905.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.08, 2,279.78 and 905.89 is: 1,250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.08 : 2,279.78 = 905.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.08/2,279.78 = 905.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.08x = 2,279.78 × 905.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.08x = 2,065,229.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,229.90/1,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.08

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