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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.69, 2,283.47 and 908.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.69, 2,283.47 and 908.63 is: 1,253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.69 : 2,283.47 = 908.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.69/2,283.47 = 908.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.69x = 2,283.47 × 908.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.69x = 2,074,824.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,824.80/1,654.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.91

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