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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.45, 2,445.68 and 534.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.45, 2,445.68 and 534.90 is: 802.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.45 : 2,445.68 = 534.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.45/2,445.68 = 534.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.45x = 2,445.68 × 534.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.45x = 1,308,203.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,203.99/1,630.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.36

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