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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.46, 2,459.93 and 544.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.46, 2,459.93 and 544.14 is: 816.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.46 : 2,459.93 = 544.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.46/2,459.93 = 544.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.46x = 2,459.93 × 544.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.46x = 1,338,543.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,543.59/1,639.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.46

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