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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.40, 2,444.70 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.40, 2,444.70 and 534.20 is: 801.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.40 : 2,444.70 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.40/2,444.70 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.40x = 2,444.70 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.40x = 1,305,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,958.74/1,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.01

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