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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643.93, 2,465.81 and 548.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,643.93, 2,465.81 and 548.25 is: 822.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,643.93 : 2,465.81 = 548.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,643.93/2,465.81 = 548.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,643.93x = 2,465.81 × 548.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,643.93x = 1,351,880.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,880.33/1,643.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.35

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