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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.41, 2,284.32 and 983.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.41, 2,284.32 and 983.16 is: 1,356.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.41 : 2,284.32 = 983.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.41/2,284.32 = 983.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.41x = 2,284.32 × 983.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.41x = 2,245,861.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,861.23/1,655.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.68

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