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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.44, 2,283.16 and 908.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.44, 2,283.16 and 908.47 is: 1,253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.44 : 2,283.16 = 908.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.44/2,283.16 = 908.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.44x = 2,283.16 × 908.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.44x = 2,074,177.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,177.82/1,654.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.70

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