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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.21, 2,286.95 and 911.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.21, 2,286.95 and 911.21 is: 1,257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.21 : 2,286.95 = 911.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.21/2,286.95 = 911.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.21x = 2,286.95 × 911.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.21x = 2,083,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,890.57/1,657.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.47

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