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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.52, 2,478.14 and 830.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.52, 2,478.14 and 830.22 is: 1,245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.52 : 2,478.14 = 830.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.52/2,478.14 = 830.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.52x = 2,478.14 × 830.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.52x = 2,057,397.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,397.24/1,652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.01

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