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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.14, 2,280.45 and 1,128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.14, 2,280.45 and 1,128.16 is: 1,557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.14 : 2,280.45 = 1,128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.14/2,280.45 = 1,128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.14x = 2,280.45 × 1,128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.14x = 2,572,712.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,712.47/1,652.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.20

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