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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.97, 2,250.74 and 932.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.97, 2,250.74 and 932.34 is: 1,286.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.97 : 2,250.74 = 932.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.97/2,250.74 = 932.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.97x = 2,250.74 × 932.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.97x = 2,098,460.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,460.46/1,630.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.63

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