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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.93, 2,286.62 and 985.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.93, 2,286.62 and 985.09 is: 1,359.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.93 : 2,286.62 = 985.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.93/2,286.62 = 985.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.93x = 2,286.62 × 985.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.93x = 2,252,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,526.50/1,656.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.46

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