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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,653.94, 2,282.47 and 907.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,653.94, 2,282.47 and 907.97 is: 1,253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,653.94 : 2,282.47 = 907.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,653.94/2,282.47 = 907.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,653.94x = 2,282.47 × 907.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,653.94x = 2,072,407.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,407.89/1,653.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.01

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