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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.52, 2,443.16 and 808.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.52, 2,443.16 and 808.32 is: 1,211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.52 : 2,443.16 = 808.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.52/2,443.16 = 808.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.52x = 2,443.16 × 808.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.52x = 1,974,855.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,855.09/1,629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.92

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