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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.92, 2,283.33 and 1,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.92, 2,283.33 and 1,026 is: 1,415.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.92 : 2,283.33 = 1,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.92/2,283.33 = 1,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.92x = 2,283.33 × 1,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.92x = 2,342,696.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,696.58/1,654.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.60

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