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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.57, 2,248.74 and 930.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.57, 2,248.74 and 930.99 is: 1,284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.57 : 2,248.74 = 930.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.57/2,248.74 = 930.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.57x = 2,248.74 × 930.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.57x = 2,093,554.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,554.45/1,629.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.73

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