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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.62, 2,286.07 and 910.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.62, 2,286.07 and 910.54 is: 1,256.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.62 : 2,286.07 = 910.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.62/2,286.07 = 910.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.62x = 2,286.07 × 910.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.62x = 2,081,558.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,558.18/1,656.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.51

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