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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.67, 2,446.03 and 535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.67, 2,446.03 and 535.12 is: 802.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.67 : 2,446.03 = 535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.67/2,446.03 = 535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.67x = 2,446.03 × 535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.67x = 1,308,919.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,919.57/1,630.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.69

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