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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.84, 2,286.50 and 910.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.84, 2,286.50 and 910.83 is: 1,256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.84 : 2,286.50 = 910.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.84/2,286.50 = 910.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.84x = 2,286.50 × 910.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.84x = 2,082,615.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,615.52/1,656.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.98

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