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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.89, 2,283.69 and 908.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.89, 2,283.69 and 908.85 is: 1,254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.89 : 2,283.69 = 908.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.89/2,283.69 = 908.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.89x = 2,283.69 × 908.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.89x = 2,075,531.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,531.66/1,654.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.18

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