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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.52, 2,283.26 and 908.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.52, 2,283.26 and 908.52 is: 1,253.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.52 : 2,283.26 = 908.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.52/2,283.26 = 908.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.52x = 2,283.26 × 908.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.52x = 2,074,382.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,382.83/1,654.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.77

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