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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.82, 2,284.88 and 909.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.82, 2,284.88 and 909.72 is: 1,255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.82 : 2,284.88 = 909.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.82/2,284.88 = 909.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.82x = 2,284.88 × 909.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.82x = 2,078,601.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,601.03/1,655.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.33

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