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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.56, 2,250.16 and 884.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.56, 2,250.16 and 884.54 is: 1,220.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.56 : 2,250.16 = 884.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.56/2,250.16 = 884.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.56x = 2,250.16 × 884.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.56x = 1,990,340.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,340.85/1,630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.65

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