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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,692.54, 2,539.72 and 653.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,692.54, 2,539.72 and 653.26 is: 980.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,692.54 : 2,539.72 = 653.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,692.54/2,539.72 = 653.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,692.54x = 2,539.72 × 653.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,692.54x = 1,659,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,089.50/1,692.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.24

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