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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.36, 2,285.79 and 910.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.36, 2,285.79 and 910.30 is: 1,256.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.36 : 2,285.79 = 910.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.36/2,285.79 = 910.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.36x = 2,285.79 × 910.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.36x = 2,080,748.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,748.92/1,656.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.22

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