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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.89, 2,445.62 and 808.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.89, 2,445.62 and 808.83 is: 1,212.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.89 : 2,445.62 = 808.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.89/2,445.62 = 808.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.89x = 2,445.62 × 808.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.89x = 1,978,086.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,086.78/1,630.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.89

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