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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.35, 2,285.82 and 910.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.35, 2,285.82 and 910.34 is: 1,256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.35 : 2,285.82 = 910.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.35/2,285.82 = 910.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.35x = 2,285.82 × 910.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.35x = 2,080,861.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,861.95/1,656.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.30

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