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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.35, 2,445.83 and 535.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.35, 2,445.83 and 535.03 is: 802.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.35 : 2,445.83 = 535.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.35/2,445.83 = 535.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.35x = 2,445.83 × 535.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.35x = 1,308,590.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,590.04/1,630.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.64

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