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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.45, 2,443.83 and 809.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.45, 2,443.83 and 809.29 is: 1,213.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.45 : 2,443.83 = 809.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.45/2,443.83 = 809.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.45x = 2,443.83 × 809.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.45x = 1,977,767.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,767.18/1,630.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.02

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