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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.82, 2,286.42 and 910.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.82, 2,286.42 and 910.75 is: 1,256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.82 : 2,286.42 = 910.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.82/2,286.42 = 910.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.82x = 2,286.42 × 910.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.82x = 2,082,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,357.02/1,656.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.84

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