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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.67, 2,852.54 and 652.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.67, 2,852.54 and 652.55 is: 978.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.67 : 2,852.54 = 652.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.67/2,852.54 = 652.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.67x = 2,852.54 × 652.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.67x = 1,861,424.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,424.98/1,901.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.84

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