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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.40, 2,284.57 and 1,094.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.40, 2,284.57 and 1,094.89 is: 1,511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.40 : 2,284.57 = 1,094.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.40/2,284.57 = 1,094.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.40x = 2,284.57 × 1,094.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.40x = 2,501,352.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,352.85/1,655.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.03

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