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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.22, 2,477.72 and 959.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.22, 2,477.72 and 959.06 is: 1,438.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.22 : 2,477.72 = 959.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.22/2,477.72 = 959.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.22x = 2,477.72 × 959.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.22x = 2,376,290.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,290.74/1,652.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.24

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