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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.49, 2,283.21 and 908.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.49, 2,283.21 and 908.43 is: 1,253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.49 : 2,283.21 = 908.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.49/2,283.21 = 908.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.49x = 2,283.21 × 908.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.49x = 2,074,136.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,136.46/1,654.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.64

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