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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.84, 2,250.52 and 884.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.84, 2,250.52 and 884.78 is: 1,220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.84 : 2,250.52 = 884.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.84/2,250.52 = 884.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.84x = 2,250.52 × 884.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.84x = 1,991,215.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,215.09/1,630.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.98

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