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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.38, 2,284.48 and 909.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.38, 2,284.48 and 909.40 is: 1,255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.38 : 2,284.48 = 909.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.38/2,284.48 = 909.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.38x = 2,284.48 × 909.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.38x = 2,077,506.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,506.11/1,655.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.01

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