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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.74, 2,445.60 and 534.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.74, 2,445.60 and 534.85 is: 802.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.74 : 2,445.60 = 534.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.74/2,445.60 = 534.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.74x = 2,445.60 × 534.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.74x = 1,308,020.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,020.37/1,630.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.10

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