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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.60, 2,248.82 and 883.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.60, 2,248.82 and 883.52 is: 1,219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.60 : 2,248.82 = 883.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.60/2,248.82 = 883.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.60x = 2,248.82 × 883.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.60x = 1,986,877.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,877.45/1,629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.24

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