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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.61, 2,283.21 and 908.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.61, 2,283.21 and 908.55 is: 1,253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.61 : 2,283.21 = 908.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.61/2,283.21 = 908.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.61x = 2,283.21 × 908.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.61x = 2,074,410.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,410.45/1,654.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.72

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