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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.50, 2,280.54 and 954.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.50, 2,280.54 and 954.10 is: 1,316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.50 : 2,280.54 = 954.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.50/2,280.54 = 954.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.50x = 2,280.54 × 954.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.50x = 2,175,863.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,863.21/1,652.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.71

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