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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.70, 2,462.51 and 546.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.70, 2,462.51 and 546.07 is: 819.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.70 : 2,462.51 = 546.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.70/2,462.51 = 546.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.70x = 2,462.51 × 546.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.70x = 1,344,702.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,702.84/1,641.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.09

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