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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.61, 2,446.25 and 534.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.61, 2,446.25 and 534.89 is: 802.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.61 : 2,446.25 = 534.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.61/2,446.25 = 534.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.61x = 2,446.25 × 534.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.61x = 1,308,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,482.12/1,630.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.45

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