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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.59, 2,284.69 and 909.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.59, 2,284.69 and 909.53 is: 1,255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.59 : 2,284.69 = 909.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.59/2,284.69 = 909.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.59x = 2,284.69 × 909.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.59x = 2,077,994.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,994.10/1,655.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.14

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