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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.04, 2,282.56 and 955.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.04, 2,282.56 and 955.42 is: 1,318.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.04 : 2,282.56 = 955.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.04/2,282.56 = 955.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.04x = 2,282.56 × 955.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.04x = 2,180,795.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,795.38/1,654.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.46

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