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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.28, 2,285.76 and 910.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.28, 2,285.76 and 910.32 is: 1,256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.28 : 2,285.76 = 910.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.28/2,285.76 = 910.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.28x = 2,285.76 × 910.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.28x = 2,080,773.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,773.04/1,656.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.29

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