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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.14, 2,439.68 and 981.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.14, 2,439.68 and 981.33 is: 1,468.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.14 : 2,439.68 = 981.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.14/2,439.68 = 981.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.14x = 2,439.68 × 981.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.14x = 2,394,126.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,126.27/1,630.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.66

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