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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.58, 2,283.34 and 908.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.58, 2,283.34 and 908.57 is: 1,253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.58 : 2,283.34 = 908.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.58/2,283.34 = 908.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.58x = 2,283.34 × 908.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.58x = 2,074,566.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,566.52/1,654.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.84

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