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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.83, 2,251.92 and 885.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.83, 2,251.92 and 885.78 is: 1,222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.83 : 2,251.92 = 885.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.83/2,251.92 = 885.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.83x = 2,251.92 × 885.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.83x = 1,994,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,714.14/1,631.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.38

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