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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.91, 2,465.55 and 548.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.91, 2,465.55 and 548.25 is: 822.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.91 : 2,465.55 = 548.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.91/2,465.55 = 548.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.91x = 2,465.55 × 548.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.91x = 1,351,737.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,737.79/1,643.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.27

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