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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.48, 2,444.61 and 533.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.48, 2,444.61 and 533.85 is: 800.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.48 : 2,444.61 = 533.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.48/2,444.61 = 533.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.48x = 2,444.61 × 533.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.48x = 1,305,055.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,055.05/1,629.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.90

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