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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.34, 2,443.43 and 533.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.34, 2,443.43 and 533.41 is: 799.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.34 : 2,443.43 = 533.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.34/2,443.43 = 533.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.34x = 2,443.43 × 533.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.34x = 1,303,345.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,345.22/1,629.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.92

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