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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.21, 2,248.94 and 966.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.21, 2,248.94 and 966.55 is: 1,333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.21 : 2,248.94 = 966.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.21/2,248.94 = 966.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.21x = 2,248.94 × 966.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.21x = 2,173,712.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,712.96/1,630.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.39

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