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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.88, 2,446.65 and 535.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.88, 2,446.65 and 535.13 is: 802.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.88 : 2,446.65 = 535.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.88/2,446.65 = 535.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.88x = 2,446.65 × 535.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.88x = 1,309,275.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,275.81/1,630.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.80

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