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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.69, 2,286.27 and 910.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.69, 2,286.27 and 910.69 is: 1,256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.69 : 2,286.27 = 910.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.69/2,286.27 = 910.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.69x = 2,286.27 × 910.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.69x = 2,082,090.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,090.37/1,656.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.78

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