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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.87, 2,480.29 and 665.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.87, 2,480.29 and 665.77 is: 999.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.87 : 2,480.29 = 665.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.87/2,480.29 = 665.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.87x = 2,480.29 × 665.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.87x = 1,651,299.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,299.46/1,652.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.05

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