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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.53, 2,280.48 and 906.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.53, 2,280.48 and 906.49 is: 1,250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.53 : 2,280.48 = 906.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.53/2,280.48 = 906.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.53x = 2,280.48 × 906.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.53x = 2,067,235.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,235.75/1,652.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.95

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