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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.20, 2,249.76 and 931.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.20, 2,249.76 and 931.56 is: 1,285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.20 : 2,249.76 = 931.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.20/2,249.76 = 931.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.20x = 2,249.76 × 931.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.20x = 2,095,786.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,786.43/1,630.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.60

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