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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.66, 2,464.26 and 546.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.66, 2,464.26 and 546.82 is: 820.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.66 : 2,464.26 = 546.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.66/2,464.26 = 546.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.66x = 2,464.26 × 546.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.66x = 1,347,506.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,506.65/1,642.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.32

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