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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.96, 2,250.66 and 932.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.96, 2,250.66 and 932.35 is: 1,286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.96 : 2,250.66 = 932.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.96/2,250.66 = 932.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.96x = 2,250.66 × 932.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.96x = 2,098,402.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,402.85/1,630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.61

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