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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,640.64, 2,461.37 and 545.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,640.64, 2,461.37 and 545.02 is: 817.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,640.64 : 2,461.37 = 545.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,640.64/2,461.37 = 545.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,640.64x = 2,461.37 × 545.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,640.64x = 1,341,495.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,495.88/1,640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.67

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