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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.52, 2,484.51 and 502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.52, 2,484.51 and 502 is: 752.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.52 : 2,484.51 = 502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.52/2,484.51 = 502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.52x = 2,484.51 × 502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.52x = 1,247,224.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,224.02/1,656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.92

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