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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.63, 2,444.50 and 797.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.63, 2,444.50 and 797.25 is: 1,195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.63 : 2,444.50 = 797.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.63/2,444.50 = 797.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.63x = 2,444.50 × 797.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.63x = 1,948,873.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,873.64/1,630.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.17

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