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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.66, 2,280.72 and 906.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.66, 2,280.72 and 906.58 is: 1,251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.66 : 2,280.72 = 906.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.66/2,280.72 = 906.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.66x = 2,280.72 × 906.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.66x = 2,067,655.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,655.14/1,652.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.11

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