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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.29, 2,445.18 and 534.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.29, 2,445.18 and 534.65 is: 801.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.29 : 2,445.18 = 534.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.29/2,445.18 = 534.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.29x = 2,445.18 × 534.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.29x = 1,307,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,303.26/1,630.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.88

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