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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.53, 2,481.14 and 832.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.53, 2,481.14 and 832.23 is: 1,248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.53 : 2,481.14 = 832.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.53/2,481.14 = 832.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.53x = 2,481.14 × 832.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.53x = 2,064,874.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,874.98/1,654.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.01

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