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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.55, 2,444.04 and 839.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.55, 2,444.04 and 839.96 is: 1,259.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.55 : 2,444.04 = 839.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.55/2,444.04 = 839.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.55x = 2,444.04 × 839.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.55x = 2,052,888.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,888.46/1,630.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.02

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