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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.13, 2,445.40 and 534.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.13, 2,445.40 and 534.61 is: 801.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.13 : 2,445.40 = 534.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.13/2,445.40 = 534.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.13x = 2,445.40 × 534.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.13x = 1,307,323.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,323.07/1,630.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.97

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