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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,646, 2,271.48 and 910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,646, 2,271.48 and 910 is: 1,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,646 : 2,271.48 = 910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,646/2,271.48 = 910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,646x = 2,271.48 × 910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,646x = 2,067,046.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,046.80/1,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.80

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