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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.58, 2,464.12 and 546.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.58, 2,464.12 and 546.70 is: 820.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.58 : 2,464.12 = 546.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.58/2,464.12 = 546.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.58x = 2,464.12 × 546.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.58x = 1,347,134.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,134.40/1,642.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.13

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