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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.03, 2,283.87 and 908.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.03, 2,283.87 and 908.97 is: 1,254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.03 : 2,283.87 = 908.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.03/2,283.87 = 908.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.03x = 2,283.87 × 908.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.03x = 2,075,969.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,969.31/1,655.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.34

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