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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.15, 2,284.11 and 908.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.15, 2,284.11 and 908.99 is: 1,254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.15 : 2,284.11 = 908.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.15/2,284.11 = 908.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.15x = 2,284.11 × 908.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.15x = 2,076,233.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,233.15/1,655.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.41

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