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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.67, 2,447.06 and 809.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.67, 2,447.06 and 809.62 is: 1,214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.67 : 2,447.06 = 809.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.67/2,447.06 = 809.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.67x = 2,447.06 × 809.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.67x = 1,981,178.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,178.55/1,630.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.95

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