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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.30, 2,260.65 and 930.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.30, 2,260.65 and 930.22 is: 1,283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.30 : 2,260.65 = 930.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.30/2,260.65 = 930.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.30x = 2,260.65 × 930.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.30x = 2,102,899.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,899.68/1,638.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.58

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