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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.53, 2,285.94 and 910.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.53, 2,285.94 and 910.47 is: 1,256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.53 : 2,285.94 = 910.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.53/2,285.94 = 910.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.53x = 2,285.94 × 910.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.53x = 2,081,279.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,279.79/1,656.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.41

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