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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.32, 2,463.47 and 546.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.32, 2,463.47 and 546.68 is: 820.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.32 : 2,463.47 = 546.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.32/2,463.47 = 546.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.32x = 2,463.47 × 546.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.32x = 1,346,737.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,737.30/1,642.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.02

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