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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.96, 2,478.80 and 830.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.96, 2,478.80 and 830.66 is: 1,245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.96 : 2,478.80 = 830.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.96/2,478.80 = 830.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.96x = 2,478.80 × 830.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.96x = 2,059,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,023.46/1,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.66

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