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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.12, 2,282.70 and 955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.12, 2,282.70 and 955.72 is: 1,318.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.12 : 2,282.70 = 955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.12/2,282.70 = 955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.12x = 2,282.70 × 955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.12x = 2,181,622.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,622.04/1,654.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.90

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