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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.52, 2,479.75 and 613.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.52, 2,479.75 and 613.24 is: 920.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.52 : 2,479.75 = 613.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.52/2,479.75 = 613.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.52x = 2,479.75 × 613.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.52x = 1,520,681.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,681.89/1,652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.22

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