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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.69, 2,444.74 and 808.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.69, 2,444.74 and 808.74 is: 1,212.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.69 : 2,444.74 = 808.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.69/2,444.74 = 808.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.69x = 2,444.74 × 808.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.69x = 1,977,157.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,157.01/1,630.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.47

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