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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.76, 2,462.72 and 546.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.76, 2,462.72 and 546.08 is: 819.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.76 : 2,462.72 = 546.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.76/2,462.72 = 546.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.76x = 2,462.72 × 546.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.76x = 1,344,842.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,842.14/1,641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.15

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