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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.73, 2,459.14 and 544.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.73, 2,459.14 and 544.11 is: 816.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.73 : 2,459.14 = 544.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.73/2,459.14 = 544.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.73x = 2,459.14 × 544.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.73x = 1,338,042.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,042.67/1,639.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.01

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