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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.70, 2,444.80 and 808.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.70, 2,444.80 and 808.02 is: 1,212.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.70 : 2,444.80 = 808.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.70/2,444.80 = 808.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.70x = 2,444.80 × 808.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.70x = 1,975,447.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,447.30/1,629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.15

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