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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,653.96, 2,482.74 and 924.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,653.96, 2,482.74 and 924.96 is: 1,388.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,653.96 : 2,482.74 = 924.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,653.96/2,482.74 = 924.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,653.96x = 2,482.74 × 924.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,653.96x = 2,296,435.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,435.19/1,653.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.45

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