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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.59, 2,250.18 and 884.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.59, 2,250.18 and 884.52 is: 1,220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.59 : 2,250.18 = 884.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.59/2,250.18 = 884.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.59x = 2,250.18 × 884.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.59x = 1,990,329.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,329.21/1,630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.62

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