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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.76, 2,280.24 and 1,155.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.76, 2,280.24 and 1,155.96 is: 1,594.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.76 : 2,280.24 = 1,155.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.76/2,280.24 = 1,155.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.76x = 2,280.24 × 1,155.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.76x = 2,635,866.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,866.23/1,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.83

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