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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.65, 2,250.29 and 884.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.65, 2,250.29 and 884.61 is: 1,220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.65 : 2,250.29 = 884.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.65/2,250.29 = 884.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.65x = 2,250.29 × 884.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.65x = 1,990,617.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,617.79/1,630.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.75

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