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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.12, 2,279.84 and 906.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.12, 2,279.84 and 906.06 is: 1,250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.12 : 2,279.84 = 906.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.12/2,279.84 = 906.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.12x = 2,279.84 × 906.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.12x = 2,065,667.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,667.30/1,652.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.31

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