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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.38, 2,280.28 and 954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.38, 2,280.28 and 954.16 is: 1,316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.38 : 2,280.28 = 954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.38/2,280.28 = 954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.38x = 2,280.28 × 954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.38x = 2,175,751.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,751.96/1,652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.74

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