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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.68, 2,283.52 and 908.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.68, 2,283.52 and 908.70 is: 1,254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.68 : 2,283.52 = 908.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.68/2,283.52 = 908.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.68x = 2,283.52 × 908.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.68x = 2,075,034.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,034.62/1,654.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.04

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