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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.70, 2,280.24 and 1,023.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.70, 2,280.24 and 1,023.69 is: 1,412.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.70 : 2,280.24 = 1,023.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.70/2,280.24 = 1,023.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.70x = 2,280.24 × 1,023.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.70x = 2,334,258.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,258.89/1,652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.39

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