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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.18, 2,444.82 and 807.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.18, 2,444.82 and 807.52 is: 1,211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.18 : 2,444.82 = 807.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.18/2,444.82 = 807.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.18x = 2,444.82 × 807.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.18x = 1,974,241.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,241.05/1,629.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.80

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