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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656, 2,285.17 and 909.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656, 2,285.17 and 909.92 is: 1,255.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656 : 2,285.17 = 909.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656/2,285.17 = 909.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656x = 2,285.17 × 909.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656x = 2,079,321.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,321.89/1,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.63

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