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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.12, 2,481.22 and 832.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.12, 2,481.22 and 832.24 is: 1,247.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.12 : 2,481.22 = 832.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.12/2,481.22 = 832.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.12x = 2,481.22 × 832.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.12x = 2,064,970.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,970.53/1,655.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.63

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