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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.13, 2,249.57 and 931.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.13, 2,249.57 and 931.50 is: 1,285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.13 : 2,249.57 = 931.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.13/2,249.57 = 931.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.13x = 2,249.57 × 931.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.13x = 2,095,476.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,476.78/1,630.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.47

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