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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.60, 2,444.98 and 534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.60, 2,444.98 and 534.88 is: 802.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.60 : 2,444.98 = 534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.60/2,444.98 = 534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.60x = 2,444.98 × 534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.60x = 1,307,770.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,770.90/1,630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.02

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