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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.74, 2,444.82 and 533.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.74, 2,444.82 and 533.81 is: 800.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.74 : 2,444.82 = 533.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.74/2,444.82 = 533.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.74x = 2,444.82 × 533.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.74x = 1,305,066.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,066.70/1,629.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.78

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