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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,653.96, 2,282.50 and 907.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,653.96, 2,282.50 and 907.91 is: 1,252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,653.96 : 2,282.50 = 907.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,653.96/2,282.50 = 907.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,653.96x = 2,282.50 × 907.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,653.96x = 2,072,300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,300.04/1,653.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.94

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