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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.48, 2,444.10 and 899.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.48, 2,444.10 and 899.32 is: 1,348.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.48 : 2,444.10 = 899.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.48/2,444.10 = 899.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.48x = 2,444.10 × 899.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.48x = 2,198,028.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,028.01/1,630.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.09

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