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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.78, 2,286.39 and 910.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.78, 2,286.39 and 910.82 is: 1,256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.78 : 2,286.39 = 910.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.78/2,286.39 = 910.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.78x = 2,286.39 × 910.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.78x = 2,082,489.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,489.74/1,656.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.95

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