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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.78, 2,479.14 and 420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.78, 2,479.14 and 420.20 is: 630.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.78 : 2,479.14 = 420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.78/2,479.14 = 420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.78x = 2,479.14 × 420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.78x = 1,041,734.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,734.63/1,652.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.29

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