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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.62, 2,283.42 and 955.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.62, 2,283.42 and 955.99 is: 1,319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.62 : 2,283.42 = 955.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.62/2,283.42 = 955.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.62x = 2,283.42 × 955.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.62x = 2,182,933.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,933.13/1,654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.30

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