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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.56, 2,280.60 and 989.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.56, 2,280.60 and 989.28 is: 1,365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.56 : 2,280.60 = 989.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.56/2,280.60 = 989.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.56x = 2,280.60 × 989.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.56x = 2,256,151.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,151.97/1,652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.25

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