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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.86, 2,250.72 and 932.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.86, 2,250.72 and 932.28 is: 1,286.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.86 : 2,250.72 = 932.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.86/2,250.72 = 932.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.86x = 2,250.72 × 932.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.86x = 2,098,301.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,301.24/1,630.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.62

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