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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.63, 2,446.15 and 535.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.63, 2,446.15 and 535.11 is: 802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.63 : 2,446.15 = 535.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.63/2,446.15 = 535.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.63x = 2,446.15 × 535.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.63x = 1,308,959.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,959.33/1,630.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.73

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