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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.60, 2,476.80 and 831.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.60, 2,476.80 and 831.10 is: 1,245.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.60 : 2,476.80 = 831.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.60/2,476.80 = 831.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.60x = 2,476.80 × 831.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.60x = 2,058,456.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,456.10/1,652.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.59

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