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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.68, 2,444.94 and 534.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.68, 2,444.94 and 534.66 is: 801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.68 : 2,444.94 = 534.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.68/2,444.94 = 534.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.68x = 2,444.94 × 534.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.68x = 1,307,211.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,211.62/1,630.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.64

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