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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.42, 2,248.56 and 930.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.42, 2,248.56 and 930.75 is: 1,284.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.42 : 2,248.56 = 930.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.42/2,248.56 = 930.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.42x = 2,248.56 × 930.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.42x = 2,092,847.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,847.22/1,629.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.41

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