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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.22, 2,444.17 and 764.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.22, 2,444.17 and 764.06 is: 1,145.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.22 : 2,444.17 = 764.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.22/2,444.17 = 764.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.22x = 2,444.17 × 764.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.22x = 1,867,492.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,492.53/1,630.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.55

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