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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.66, 2,444.94 and 534.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.66, 2,444.94 and 534.18 is: 801.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.66 : 2,444.94 = 534.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.66/2,444.94 = 534.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.66x = 2,444.94 × 534.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.66x = 1,306,038.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,038.05/1,629.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.42

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