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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.68, 2,283.40 and 908.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.68, 2,283.40 and 908.62 is: 1,253.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.68 : 2,283.40 = 908.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.68/2,283.40 = 908.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.68x = 2,283.40 × 908.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.68x = 2,074,742.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,742.91/1,654.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.86

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