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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.19, 2,285.60 and 910.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.19, 2,285.60 and 910.21 is: 1,256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.19 : 2,285.60 = 910.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.19/2,285.60 = 910.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.19x = 2,285.60 × 910.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.19x = 2,080,378.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,378.57/1,656.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.13

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