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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.99, 2,250.77 and 884.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.99, 2,250.77 and 884.96 is: 1,221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.99 : 2,250.77 = 884.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.99/2,250.77 = 884.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.99x = 2,250.77 × 884.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.99x = 1,991,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,841.42/1,630.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.25

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