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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.80, 2,444.52 and 475.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.80, 2,444.52 and 475.55 is: 713.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.80 : 2,444.52 = 475.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.80/2,444.52 = 475.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.80x = 2,444.52 × 475.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.80x = 1,162,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,491.49/1,629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.27

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