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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.83, 2,284.38 and 1,095.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.83, 2,284.38 and 1,095.57 is: 1,512.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.83 : 2,284.38 = 1,095.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.83/2,284.38 = 1,095.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.83x = 2,284.38 × 1,095.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.83x = 2,502,698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,698.20/1,654.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.36

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