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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.68, 2,478.72 and 1,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.68, 2,478.72 and 1,076.80 is: 1,612.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.68 : 2,478.72 = 1,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.68/2,478.72 = 1,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.68x = 2,478.72 × 1,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.68x = 2,669,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,085.70/1,655.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.08

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