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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.89, 2,440.80 and 982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.89, 2,440.80 and 982.08 is: 1,469.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.89 : 2,440.80 = 982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.89/2,440.80 = 982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.89x = 2,440.80 × 982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.89x = 2,397,060.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,060.86/1,630.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.79

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