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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.96, 2,445 and 534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.96, 2,445 and 534.36 is: 801.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.96 : 2,445 = 534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.96/2,445 = 534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.96x = 2,445 × 534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.96x = 1,306,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,510.20/1,629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.56

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