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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.92, 2,285.10 and 957.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.92, 2,285.10 and 957.28 is: 1,321.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.92 : 2,285.10 = 957.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.92/2,285.10 = 957.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.92x = 2,285.10 × 957.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.92x = 2,187,480.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,480.53/1,655.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.01

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