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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.45, 2,485.08 and 926.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.45, 2,485.08 and 926.54 is: 1,390.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.45 : 2,485.08 = 926.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.45/2,485.08 = 926.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.45x = 2,485.08 × 926.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.45x = 2,302,522.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,522.92/1,656.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.03

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