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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.32, 2,249.97 and 931.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.32, 2,249.97 and 931.71 is: 1,285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.32 : 2,249.97 = 931.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.32/2,249.97 = 931.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.32x = 2,249.97 × 931.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.32x = 2,096,319.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,319.55/1,630.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.83

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