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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.66, 2,464.16 and 546.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.66, 2,464.16 and 546.73 is: 820.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.66 : 2,464.16 = 546.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.66/2,464.16 = 546.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.66x = 2,464.16 × 546.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.66x = 1,347,221.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,221.30/1,642.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.15

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