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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,653.64, 2,282.22 and 955.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,653.64, 2,282.22 and 955.02 is: 1,318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,653.64 : 2,282.22 = 955.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,653.64/2,282.22 = 955.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,653.64x = 2,282.22 × 955.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,653.64x = 2,179,565.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,565.74/1,653.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.04

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