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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.66, 2,284.86 and 909.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.66, 2,284.86 and 909.67 is: 1,255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.66 : 2,284.86 = 909.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.66/2,284.86 = 909.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.66x = 2,284.86 × 909.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.66x = 2,078,468.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,468.60/1,655.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.37

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