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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.90, 2,480.22 and 831.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.90, 2,480.22 and 831.33 is: 1,247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.90 : 2,480.22 = 831.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.90/2,480.22 = 831.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.90x = 2,480.22 × 831.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.90x = 2,061,881.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,881.29/1,652.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.44

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