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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.28, 2,249.94 and 931.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.28, 2,249.94 and 931.66 is: 1,285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.28 : 2,249.94 = 931.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.28/2,249.94 = 931.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.28x = 2,249.94 × 931.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.28x = 2,096,179.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,179.10/1,630.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.78

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