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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.50, 2,250.44 and 1,040.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.50, 2,250.44 and 1,040.90 is: 1,436.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.50 : 2,250.44 = 1,040.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.50/2,250.44 = 1,040.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.50x = 2,250.44 × 1,040.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.50x = 2,342,483.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,483.00/1,630.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.67

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