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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.36, 2,279.07 and 1,062.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.36, 2,279.07 and 1,062.33 is: 1,465.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.36 : 2,279.07 = 1,062.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.36/2,279.07 = 1,062.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.36x = 2,279.07 × 1,062.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.36x = 2,421,132.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,132.98/1,652.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.26

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