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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.43, 2,444.56 and 534.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.43, 2,444.56 and 534.41 is: 801.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.43 : 2,444.56 = 534.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.43/2,444.56 = 534.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.43x = 2,444.56 × 534.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.43x = 1,306,397.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,397.31/1,630.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.26

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