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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.54, 2,459.88 and 544.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.54, 2,459.88 and 544.61 is: 816.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.54 : 2,459.88 = 544.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.54/2,459.88 = 544.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.54x = 2,459.88 × 544.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.54x = 1,339,662.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,662.95/1,640.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.60

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