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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.54, 2,462.37 and 545.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.54, 2,462.37 and 545.94 is: 818.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.54 : 2,462.37 = 545.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.54/2,462.37 = 545.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.54x = 2,462.37 × 545.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.54x = 1,344,306.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,306.28/1,641.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.93

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