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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.39, 2,284.31 and 956.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.39, 2,284.31 and 956.81 is: 1,320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.39 : 2,284.31 = 956.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.39/2,284.31 = 956.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.39x = 2,284.31 × 956.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.39x = 2,185,645.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,645.87/1,655.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.32

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