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1. Common ratio from a sum relation ●●●○○ 50 ptsLet $S_n$ be the sum of the first $n$ terms of a geometric sequence $\{a_n\}$ with nonzero first term and common ratio $q$. Given that $S_4 = 5S_2$, find all possible values of $q$, listed in increasing order.