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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.06, 2,250.84 and 885.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.06, 2,250.84 and 885.04 is: 1,221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.06 : 2,250.84 = 885.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.06/2,250.84 = 885.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.06x = 2,250.84 × 885.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.06x = 1,992,083.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,083.43/1,631.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.34

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