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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.52, 2,249.93 and 931.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.52, 2,249.93 and 931.76 is: 1,285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.52 : 2,249.93 = 931.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.52/2,249.93 = 931.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.52x = 2,249.93 × 931.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.52x = 2,096,385.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,385.86/1,630.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.72

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