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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.52, 2,478.60 and 665.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.52, 2,478.60 and 665.76 is: 998.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.52 : 2,478.60 = 665.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.52/2,478.60 = 665.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.52x = 2,478.60 × 665.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.52x = 1,650,152.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,152.74/1,652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.57

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