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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.60, 2,249.68 and 1,041.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.60, 2,249.68 and 1,041.48 is: 1,436.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.60 : 2,249.68 = 1,041.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.60/2,249.68 = 1,041.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.60x = 2,249.68 × 1,041.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.60x = 2,342,996.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,996.73/1,630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.89

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