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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.81, 2,279.76 and 1,154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.81, 2,279.76 and 1,154.82 is: 1,592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.81 : 2,279.76 = 1,154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.81/2,279.76 = 1,154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.81x = 2,279.76 × 1,154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.81x = 2,632,712.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,712.44/1,652.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.88

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