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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.90, 2,460.12 and 544.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.90, 2,460.12 and 544.11 is: 816.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.90 : 2,460.12 = 544.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.90/2,460.12 = 544.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.90x = 2,460.12 × 544.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.90x = 1,338,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,575.89/1,639.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.25

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