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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.87, 2,251.96 and 885.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.87, 2,251.96 and 885.84 is: 1,222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.87 : 2,251.96 = 885.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.87/2,251.96 = 885.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.87x = 2,251.96 × 885.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.87x = 1,994,876.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,876.25/1,631.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.45

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