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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.57, 2,479.72 and 728.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.57, 2,479.72 and 728.76 is: 1,093.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.57 : 2,479.72 = 728.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.57/2,479.72 = 728.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.57x = 2,479.72 × 728.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.57x = 1,807,109.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,109.63/1,652.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.52

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