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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.68, 2,283.48 and 955.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.68, 2,283.48 and 955.92 is: 1,319.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.68 : 2,283.48 = 955.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.68/2,283.48 = 955.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.68x = 2,283.48 × 955.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.68x = 2,182,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,824.20/1,654.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.18

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