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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.05, 2,250.84 and 884.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.05, 2,250.84 and 884.96 is: 1,221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.05 : 2,250.84 = 884.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.05/2,250.84 = 884.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.05x = 2,250.84 × 884.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.05x = 1,991,903.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,903.37/1,631.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.24

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