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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.48, 2,477.83 and 726.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.48, 2,477.83 and 726.98 is: 1,090.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.48 : 2,477.83 = 726.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.48/2,477.83 = 726.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.48x = 2,477.83 × 726.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.48x = 1,801,332.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,332.85/1,652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.08

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