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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.14, 2,249.20 and 921.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.14, 2,249.20 and 921.99 is: 1,272.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.14 : 2,249.20 = 921.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.14/2,249.20 = 921.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.14x = 2,249.20 × 921.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.14x = 2,073,739.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,739.91/1,630.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.12

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