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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.94, 2,446.16 and 535.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.94, 2,446.16 and 535.34 is: 802.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.94 : 2,446.16 = 535.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.94/2,446.16 = 535.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.94x = 2,446.16 × 535.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.94x = 1,309,512.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,512.39/1,630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.92

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