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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.66, 2,284.22 and 1,236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.66, 2,284.22 and 1,236.34 is: 1,705.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.66 : 2,284.22 = 1,236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.66/2,284.22 = 1,236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.66x = 2,284.22 × 1,236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.66x = 2,824,072.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,072.55/1,655.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.71

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