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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.93, 2,253.66 and 1,188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.93, 2,253.66 and 1,188.06 is: 1,641.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.93 : 2,253.66 = 1,188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.93/2,253.66 = 1,188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.93x = 2,253.66 × 1,188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.93x = 2,677,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,483.30/1,630.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.69

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