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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.34, 2,249.83 and 884.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.34, 2,249.83 and 884.28 is: 1,220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.34 : 2,249.83 = 884.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.34/2,249.83 = 884.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.34x = 2,249.83 × 884.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.34x = 1,989,479.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,479.67/1,630.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.29

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