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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.46, 2,249.93 and 922.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.46, 2,249.93 and 922.32 is: 1,272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.46 : 2,249.93 = 922.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.46/2,249.93 = 922.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.46x = 2,249.93 × 922.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.46x = 2,075,157.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,157.74/1,630.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.74

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