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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.89, 2,283.78 and 1,065.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.89, 2,283.78 and 1,065.63 is: 1,470.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.89 : 2,283.78 = 1,065.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.89/2,283.78 = 1,065.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.89x = 2,283.78 × 1,065.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.89x = 2,433,664.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,664.48/1,654.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.59

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