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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.25, 2,281.32 and 1,127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.25, 2,281.32 and 1,127.37 is: 1,556.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.25 : 2,281.32 = 1,127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.25/2,281.32 = 1,127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.25x = 2,281.32 × 1,127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.25x = 2,571,891.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,891.73/1,652.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.60

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