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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.44, 2,459.84 and 544.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.44, 2,459.84 and 544.43 is: 816.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.44 : 2,459.84 = 544.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.44/2,459.84 = 544.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.44x = 2,459.84 × 544.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.44x = 1,339,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,217.18/1,640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.38

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