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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.29, 2,462.34 and 546.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.29, 2,462.34 and 546.90 is: 819.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.29 : 2,462.34 = 546.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.29/2,462.34 = 546.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.29x = 2,462.34 × 546.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.29x = 1,346,653.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,653.75/1,642.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.99

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