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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.59, 2,442.24 and 899.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.59, 2,442.24 and 899.70 is: 1,347.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.59 : 2,442.24 = 899.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.59/2,442.24 = 899.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.59x = 2,442.24 × 899.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.59x = 2,197,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,283.33/1,630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.54

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