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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.12, 2,283.86 and 937.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.12, 2,283.86 and 937.19 is: 1,293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.12 : 2,283.86 = 937.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.12/2,283.86 = 937.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.12x = 2,283.86 × 937.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.12x = 2,140,410.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,410.75/1,655.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.21

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