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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.27, 2,285.64 and 910.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.27, 2,285.64 and 910.21 is: 1,256.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.27 : 2,285.64 = 910.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.27/2,285.64 = 910.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.27x = 2,285.64 × 910.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.27x = 2,080,415.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,415.24/1,656.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.08

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