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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.56, 2,444.74 and 534.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.56, 2,444.74 and 534.54 is: 801.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.56 : 2,444.74 = 534.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.56/2,444.74 = 534.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.56x = 2,444.74 × 534.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.56x = 1,306,811.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,811.32/1,630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.45

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