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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.84, 2,444.53 and 534.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.84, 2,444.53 and 534.07 is: 801.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.84 : 2,444.53 = 534.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.84/2,444.53 = 534.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.84x = 2,444.53 × 534.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.84x = 1,305,550.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,550.14/1,629.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.03

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