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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.45, 2,284.47 and 909.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.45, 2,284.47 and 909.48 is: 1,255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.45 : 2,284.47 = 909.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.45/2,284.47 = 909.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.45x = 2,284.47 × 909.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.45x = 2,077,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,679.78/1,655.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.06

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