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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.46, 2,444.49 and 533.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.46, 2,444.49 and 533.89 is: 800.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.46 : 2,444.49 = 533.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.46/2,444.49 = 533.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.46x = 2,444.49 × 533.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.46x = 1,305,088.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,088.77/1,629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.93

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