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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.72, 2,445.90 and 534.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.72, 2,445.90 and 534.99 is: 802.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.72 : 2,445.90 = 534.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.72/2,445.90 = 534.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.72x = 2,445.90 × 534.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.72x = 1,308,532.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,532.04/1,630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.43

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