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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.43, 2,460.58 and 545.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.43, 2,460.58 and 545.03 is: 817.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.43 : 2,460.58 = 545.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.43/2,460.58 = 545.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.43x = 2,460.58 × 545.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.43x = 1,341,087.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,087.01/1,641.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.02

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