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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.11, 2,445.42 and 534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.11, 2,445.42 and 534.12 is: 801.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.11 : 2,445.42 = 534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.11/2,445.42 = 534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.11x = 2,445.42 × 534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.11x = 1,306,147.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,147.73/1,630.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.26

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