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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.40, 2,284.48 and 909.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.40, 2,284.48 and 909.44 is: 1,255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.40 : 2,284.48 = 909.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.40/2,284.48 = 909.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.40x = 2,284.48 × 909.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.40x = 2,077,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,597.49/1,655.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.04

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