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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.91, 2,286.43 and 910.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.91, 2,286.43 and 910.74 is: 1,256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.91 : 2,286.43 = 910.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.91/2,286.43 = 910.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.91x = 2,286.43 × 910.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.91x = 2,082,349.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,349.56/1,656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.77

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