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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.27, 2,445.18 and 849.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.27, 2,445.18 and 849.88 is: 1,274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.27 : 2,445.18 = 849.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.27/2,445.18 = 849.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.27x = 2,445.18 × 849.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.27x = 2,078,109.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,109.58/1,630.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.70

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