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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.80, 2,444.68 and 534.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.80, 2,444.68 and 534.15 is: 801.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.80 : 2,444.68 = 534.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.80/2,444.68 = 534.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.80x = 2,444.68 × 534.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.80x = 1,305,830.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,830.21/1,629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.22

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