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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,653.08, 2,480.16 and 787.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,653.08, 2,480.16 and 787.28 is: 1,181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,653.08 : 2,480.16 = 787.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,653.08/2,480.16 = 787.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,653.08x = 2,480.16 × 787.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,653.08x = 1,952,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,580.36/1,653.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.18

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