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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.50, 2,444.34 and 807.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.50, 2,444.34 and 807.54 is: 1,211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.50 : 2,444.34 = 807.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.50/2,444.34 = 807.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.50x = 2,444.34 × 807.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.50x = 1,973,902.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,902.32/1,629.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.36

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