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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.02, 2,249.46 and 1,276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.02, 2,249.46 and 1,276.38 is: 1,761.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.02 : 2,249.46 = 1,276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.02/2,249.46 = 1,276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.02x = 2,249.46 × 1,276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.02x = 2,871,165.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,165.75/1,630.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.43

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