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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.33, 2,447.24 and 809.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.33, 2,447.24 and 809.64 is: 1,214.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.33 : 2,447.24 = 809.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.33/2,447.24 = 809.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.33x = 2,447.24 × 809.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.33x = 1,981,379.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,379.35/1,631.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.58

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