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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.62, 2,248.88 and 883.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.62, 2,248.88 and 883.58 is: 1,219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.62 : 2,248.88 = 883.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.62/2,248.88 = 883.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.62x = 2,248.88 × 883.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.62x = 1,987,049.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,049.73/1,629.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.33

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