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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.81, 2,479.23 and 542.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.81, 2,479.23 and 542.21 is: 813.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.81 : 2,479.23 = 542.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.81/2,479.23 = 542.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.81x = 2,479.23 × 542.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.81x = 1,344,271.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,271.53/1,652.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.32

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