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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.16, 2,279.52 and 1,301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.16, 2,279.52 and 1,301.76 is: 1,796.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.16 : 2,279.52 = 1,301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.16/2,279.52 = 1,301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.16x = 2,279.52 × 1,301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.16x = 2,967,387.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,387.96/1,652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.07

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