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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.23, 2,285.59 and 910.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.23, 2,285.59 and 910.22 is: 1,256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.23 : 2,285.59 = 910.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.23/2,285.59 = 910.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.23x = 2,285.59 × 910.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.23x = 2,080,388.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,388.01/1,656.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.10

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