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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.95, 2,281.06 and 906.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.95, 2,281.06 and 906.89 is: 1,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.95 : 2,281.06 = 906.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.95/2,281.06 = 906.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.95x = 2,281.06 × 906.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.95x = 2,068,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,670.50/1,652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.50

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