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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.34, 2,280.23 and 953.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.34, 2,280.23 and 953.72 is: 1,316.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.34 : 2,280.23 = 953.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.34/2,280.23 = 953.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.34x = 2,280.23 × 953.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.34x = 2,174,702.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,702.28/1,652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.13

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