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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.46, 2,443.68 and 533.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.46, 2,443.68 and 533.58 is: 800.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.46 : 2,443.68 = 533.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.46/2,443.68 = 533.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.46x = 2,443.68 × 533.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.46x = 1,303,898.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,898.77/1,629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.20

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