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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.51, 2,478.24 and 911.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.51, 2,478.24 and 911.84 is: 1,367.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.51 : 2,478.24 = 911.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.51/2,478.24 = 911.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.51x = 2,478.24 × 911.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.51x = 2,259,745.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,745.97/1,652.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.47

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