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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.89, 2,445.20 and 534.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.89, 2,445.20 and 534.32 is: 801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.89 : 2,445.20 = 534.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.89/2,445.20 = 534.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.89x = 2,445.20 × 534.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.89x = 1,306,516.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,516.59/1,629.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.60

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