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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.34, 2,249.89 and 931.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.34, 2,249.89 and 931.71 is: 1,285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.34 : 2,249.89 = 931.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.34/2,249.89 = 931.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.34x = 2,249.89 × 931.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.34x = 2,096,245.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,245.01/1,630.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.77

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