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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.78, 2,445.26 and 534.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.78, 2,445.26 and 534.85 is: 801.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.78 : 2,445.26 = 534.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.78/2,445.26 = 534.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.78x = 2,445.26 × 534.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.78x = 1,307,838.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,838.52/1,630.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.97

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