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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.94, 2,281.14 and 944.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.94, 2,281.14 and 944.82 is: 1,303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.94 : 2,281.14 = 944.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.94/2,281.14 = 944.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.94x = 2,281.14 × 944.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.94x = 2,155,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,266.69/1,652.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.90

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