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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.84, 2,285.07 and 909.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.84, 2,285.07 and 909.86 is: 1,255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.84 : 2,285.07 = 909.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.84/2,285.07 = 909.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.84x = 2,285.07 × 909.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.84x = 2,079,093.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,093.79/1,655.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.61

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