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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.86, 2,285.62 and 1,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.86, 2,285.62 and 1,263.20 is: 1,742.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.86 : 2,285.62 = 1,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.86/2,285.62 = 1,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.86x = 2,285.62 × 1,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.86x = 2,887,180.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,180.60/1,656.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.57

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