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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.64, 2,459.87 and 544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.64, 2,459.87 and 544.02 is: 816.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.64 : 2,459.87 = 544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.64/2,459.87 = 544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.64x = 2,459.87 × 544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.64x = 1,338,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,215.76/1,639.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.17

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