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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.78, 2,280.39 and 1,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.78, 2,280.39 and 1,023.60 is: 1,412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.78 : 2,280.39 = 1,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.78/2,280.39 = 1,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.78x = 2,280.39 × 1,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.78x = 2,334,207.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,207.20/1,652.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.30

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