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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.48, 2,249.20 and 1,280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.48, 2,249.20 and 1,280.56 is: 1,766.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.48 : 2,249.20 = 1,280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.48/2,249.20 = 1,280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.48x = 2,249.20 × 1,280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.48x = 2,880,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,235.55/1,630.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.50

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