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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.06, 2,443.50 and 533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.06, 2,443.50 and 533.40 is: 800.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.06 : 2,443.50 = 533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.06/2,443.50 = 533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.06x = 2,443.50 × 533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.06x = 1,303,362.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,362.90/1,629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.07

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