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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655, 2,283.94 and 909.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655, 2,283.94 and 909.02 is: 1,254.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655 : 2,283.94 = 909.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655/2,283.94 = 909.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655x = 2,283.94 × 909.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655x = 2,076,147.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,147.14/1,655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.47

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