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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.84, 2,286.46 and 910.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.84, 2,286.46 and 910.88 is: 1,257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.84 : 2,286.46 = 910.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.84/2,286.46 = 910.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.84x = 2,286.46 × 910.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.84x = 2,082,697.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,697.54/1,656.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.03

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