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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.86, 2,444.22 and 534.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.86, 2,444.22 and 534.06 is: 800.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.86 : 2,444.22 = 534.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.86/2,444.22 = 534.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.86x = 2,444.22 × 534.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.86x = 1,305,360.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,360.13/1,629.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.91

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