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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.13, 2,283.93 and 909.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.13, 2,283.93 and 909.08 is: 1,254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.13 : 2,283.93 = 909.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.13/2,283.93 = 909.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.13x = 2,283.93 × 909.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.13x = 2,076,275.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,275.08/1,655.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.45

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