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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.14, 2,478.22 and 677.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.14, 2,478.22 and 677.56 is: 1,016.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.14 : 2,478.22 = 677.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.14/2,478.22 = 677.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.14x = 2,478.22 × 677.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.14x = 1,679,142.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,142.74/1,652.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.34

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