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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.71, 2,286.27 and 910.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.71, 2,286.27 and 910.70 is: 1,256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.71 : 2,286.27 = 910.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.71/2,286.27 = 910.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.71x = 2,286.27 × 910.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.71x = 2,082,094.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,094.66/1,656.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.77

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