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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.12, 2,279.22 and 953.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.12, 2,279.22 and 953.32 is: 1,315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.12 : 2,279.22 = 953.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.12/2,279.22 = 953.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.12x = 2,279.22 × 953.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.12x = 2,172,826.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,826.01/1,652.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.17

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