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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.64, 2,281.56 and 1,064.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.64, 2,281.56 and 1,064.36 is: 1,467.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.64 : 2,281.56 = 1,064.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.64/2,281.56 = 1,064.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.64x = 2,281.56 × 1,064.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.64x = 2,428,401.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,401.20/1,654.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.63

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