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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.01, 2,466.20 and 548.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.01, 2,466.20 and 548.45 is: 822.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.01 : 2,466.20 = 548.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.01/2,466.20 = 548.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.01x = 2,466.20 × 548.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.01x = 1,352,587.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,587.39/1,644.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.74

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