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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.72, 2,444.87 and 534.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.72, 2,444.87 and 534.13 is: 801.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.72 : 2,444.87 = 534.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.72/2,444.87 = 534.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.72x = 2,444.87 × 534.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.72x = 1,305,873.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,873.64/1,629.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.29

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