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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.94, 2,444.97 and 982.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.94, 2,444.97 and 982.94 is: 1,473.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.94 : 2,444.97 = 982.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.94/2,444.97 = 982.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.94x = 2,444.97 × 982.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.94x = 2,403,258.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,258.81/1,630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.54

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