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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.54, 2,484.56 and 875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.54, 2,484.56 and 875.44 is: 1,313.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.54 : 2,484.56 = 875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.54/2,484.56 = 875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.54x = 2,484.56 × 875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.54x = 2,175,083.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,083.21/1,655.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.82

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