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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.13, 2,284.17 and 956.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.13, 2,284.17 and 956.73 is: 1,320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.13 : 2,284.17 = 956.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.13/2,284.17 = 956.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.13x = 2,284.17 × 956.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.13x = 2,185,333.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,333.96/1,655.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.34

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