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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.73, 2,249.33 and 931.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.73, 2,249.33 and 931.10 is: 1,285.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.73 : 2,249.33 = 931.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.73/2,249.33 = 931.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.73x = 2,249.33 × 931.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.73x = 2,094,352.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,352.13/1,629.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.09

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