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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.72, 2,284.80 and 909.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.72, 2,284.80 and 909.65 is: 1,255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.72 : 2,284.80 = 909.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.72/2,284.80 = 909.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.72x = 2,284.80 × 909.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.72x = 2,078,368.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,368.32/1,655.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.27

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