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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.76, 2,445.61 and 534.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.76, 2,445.61 and 534.86 is: 802.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.76 : 2,445.61 = 534.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.76/2,445.61 = 534.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.76x = 2,445.61 × 534.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.76x = 1,308,063.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,063.74/1,630.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.12

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