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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.40, 2,444.16 and 533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.40, 2,444.16 and 533.76 is: 800.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.40 : 2,444.16 = 533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.40/2,444.16 = 533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.40x = 2,444.16 × 533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.40x = 1,304,594.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,594.84/1,629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.66

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