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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.77, 2,284.98 and 909.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.77, 2,284.98 and 909.74 is: 1,255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.77 : 2,284.98 = 909.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.77/2,284.98 = 909.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.77x = 2,284.98 × 909.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.77x = 2,078,743.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,743.42/1,655.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.46

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