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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.46, 2,462.24 and 545.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.46, 2,462.24 and 545.94 is: 818.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.46 : 2,462.24 = 545.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.46/2,462.24 = 545.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.46x = 2,462.24 × 545.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.46x = 1,344,222.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,222.99/1,641.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.92

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