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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.23, 2,441.18 and 899.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.23, 2,441.18 and 899.00 is: 1,346.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.23 : 2,441.18 = 899.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.23/2,441.18 = 899.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.23x = 2,441.18 × 899.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.23x = 2,194,610.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,610.22/1,630.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.19

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