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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.62, 2,280.67 and 944.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.62, 2,280.67 and 944.57 is: 1,303.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.62 : 2,280.67 = 944.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.62/2,280.67 = 944.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.62x = 2,280.67 × 944.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.62x = 2,154,242.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,242.04/1,652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.53

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