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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.58, 2,463.84 and 546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.58, 2,463.84 and 546.96 is: 820.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.58 : 2,463.84 = 546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.58/2,463.84 = 546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.58x = 2,463.84 × 546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.58x = 1,347,606.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,606.87/1,642.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.42

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