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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.35, 2,249.33 and 1,041.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.35, 2,249.33 and 1,041.23 is: 1,436.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.35 : 2,249.33 = 1,041.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.35/2,249.33 = 1,041.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.35x = 2,249.33 × 1,041.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.35x = 2,342,070.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,070.29/1,630.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.54

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