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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.76, 2,449.59 and 537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.76, 2,449.59 and 537.44 is: 806.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.76 : 2,449.59 = 537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.76/2,449.59 = 537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.76x = 2,449.59 × 537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.76x = 1,316,496.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,496.41/1,632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.30

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