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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.13, 2,279.93 and 916.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.13, 2,279.93 and 916.13 is: 1,264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.13 : 2,279.93 = 916.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.13/2,279.93 = 916.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.13x = 2,279.93 × 916.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.13x = 2,088,703.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,703.16/1,652.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.25

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