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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.32, 2,282.99 and 908.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.32, 2,282.99 and 908.27 is: 1,253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.32 : 2,282.99 = 908.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.32/2,282.99 = 908.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.32x = 2,282.99 × 908.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.32x = 2,073,555.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,555.37/1,654.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.42

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