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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.97, 2,445.31 and 534.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.97, 2,445.31 and 534.25 is: 801.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.97 : 2,445.31 = 534.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.97/2,445.31 = 534.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.97x = 2,445.31 × 534.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.97x = 1,306,393.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,393.83/1,629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.48

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