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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.39, 2,443.14 and 808.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.39, 2,443.14 and 808.52 is: 1,210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.39 : 2,443.14 = 808.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.39/2,443.14 = 808.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.39x = 2,443.14 × 808.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.39x = 1,975,315.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,315.34/1,631.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.82

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