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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.39, 2,445.95 and 534.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.39, 2,445.95 and 534.82 is: 802.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.39 : 2,445.95 = 534.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.39/2,445.95 = 534.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.39x = 2,445.95 × 534.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.39x = 1,308,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,140.30/1,630.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.35

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