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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.49, 2,441.55 and 899.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.49, 2,441.55 and 899.25 is: 1,346.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.49 : 2,441.55 = 899.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.49/2,441.55 = 899.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.49x = 2,441.55 × 899.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.49x = 2,195,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,563.84/1,630.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.57

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