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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.67, 2,446.26 and 534.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.67, 2,446.26 and 534.78 is: 802.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.67 : 2,446.26 = 534.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.67/2,446.26 = 534.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.67x = 2,446.26 × 534.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.67x = 1,308,210.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,210.92/1,630.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.25

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