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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.68, 2,285.10 and 1,325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.68, 2,285.10 and 1,325.64 is: 1,830.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.68 : 2,285.10 = 1,325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.68/2,285.10 = 1,325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.68x = 2,285.10 × 1,325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.68x = 3,029,219.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,219.96/1,654.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.70

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