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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.64, 2,280.84 and 954.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.64, 2,280.84 and 954.02 is: 1,316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.64 : 2,280.84 = 954.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.64/2,280.84 = 954.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.64x = 2,280.84 × 954.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.64x = 2,175,966.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,966.98/1,652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.66

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