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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.72, 2,444.40 and 533.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.72, 2,444.40 and 533.99 is: 800.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.72 : 2,444.40 = 533.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.72/2,444.40 = 533.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.72x = 2,444.40 × 533.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.72x = 1,305,272.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,272.93/1,629.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.92

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