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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.08, 2,282.70 and 908.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.08, 2,282.70 and 908.07 is: 1,253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.08 : 2,282.70 = 908.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.08/2,282.70 = 908.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.08x = 2,282.70 × 908.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.08x = 2,072,851.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,851.39/1,654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.17

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