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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.90, 2,445.83 and 535.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.90, 2,445.83 and 535.00 is: 802.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.90 : 2,445.83 = 535.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.90/2,445.83 = 535.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.90x = 2,445.83 × 535.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.90x = 1,308,527.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,527.73/1,630.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.34

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