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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.26, 2,476.53 and 677.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.26, 2,476.53 and 677.83 is: 1,015.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.26 : 2,476.53 = 677.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.26/2,476.53 = 677.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.26x = 2,476.53 × 677.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.26x = 1,678,666.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,666.33/1,652.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.98

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