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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.72, 2,250.33 and 922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.72, 2,250.33 and 922.60 is: 1,273.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.72 : 2,250.33 = 922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.72/2,250.33 = 922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.72x = 2,250.33 × 922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.72x = 2,076,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,154.46/1,630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.15

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