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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.51, 2,463.95 and 546.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.51, 2,463.95 and 546.95 is: 820.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.51 : 2,463.95 = 546.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.51/2,463.95 = 546.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.51x = 2,463.95 × 546.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.51x = 1,347,664.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,664.98/1,642.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.49

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