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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.47, 2,462.67 and 546.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.47, 2,462.67 and 546.62 is: 820.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.47 : 2,462.67 = 546.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.47/2,462.67 = 546.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.47x = 2,462.67 × 546.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.47x = 1,346,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,132.36/1,641.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.08

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