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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.54, 2,284.81 and 947.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.54, 2,284.81 and 947.25 is: 1,307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.54 : 2,284.81 = 947.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.54/2,284.81 = 947.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.54x = 2,284.81 × 947.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.54x = 2,164,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,272.48/1,655.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.29

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