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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.56, 2,479.62 and 830.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.56, 2,479.62 and 830.92 is: 1,246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.56 : 2,479.62 = 830.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.56/2,479.62 = 830.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.56x = 2,479.62 × 830.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.56x = 2,060,365.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,365.85/1,652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.77

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