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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.21, 2,285.52 and 910.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.21, 2,285.52 and 910.17 is: 1,256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.21 : 2,285.52 = 910.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.21/2,285.52 = 910.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.21x = 2,285.52 × 910.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.21x = 2,080,211.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,211.74/1,656.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.01

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