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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.74, 2,284.14 and 956.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.74, 2,284.14 and 956.71 is: 1,319.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.74 : 2,284.14 = 956.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.74/2,284.14 = 956.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.74x = 2,284.14 × 956.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.74x = 2,185,259.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,259.58/1,655.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.81

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