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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.32, 2,445.48 and 809.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.32, 2,445.48 and 809.16 is: 1,213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.32 : 2,445.48 = 809.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.32/2,445.48 = 809.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.32x = 2,445.48 × 809.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.32x = 1,978,784.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,784.60/1,630.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.74

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