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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.64, 2,285.12 and 993.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.64, 2,285.12 and 993.04 is: 1,369.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.64 : 2,285.12 = 993.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.64/2,285.12 = 993.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.64x = 2,285.12 × 993.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.64x = 2,269,215.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,215.56/1,656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.77

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