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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.59, 2,286.08 and 910.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.59, 2,286.08 and 910.59 is: 1,256.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.59 : 2,286.08 = 910.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.59/2,286.08 = 910.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.59x = 2,286.08 × 910.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.59x = 2,081,677.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,677.03/1,656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.61

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