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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.04, 2,282.58 and 908.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.04, 2,282.58 and 908.07 is: 1,253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.04 : 2,282.58 = 908.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.04/2,282.58 = 908.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.04x = 2,282.58 × 908.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.04x = 2,072,742.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,742.42/1,654.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.14

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