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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.90, 2,444.82 and 533.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.90, 2,444.82 and 533.82 is: 800.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.90 : 2,444.82 = 533.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.90/2,444.82 = 533.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.90x = 2,444.82 × 533.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.90x = 1,305,093.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,093.81/1,629.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.72

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