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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.92, 2,250.65 and 884.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.92, 2,250.65 and 884.88 is: 1,221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.92 : 2,250.65 = 884.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.92/2,250.65 = 884.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.92x = 2,250.65 × 884.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.92x = 1,991,555.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,555.17/1,630.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.12

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