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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.08, 2,466.30 and 548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.08, 2,466.30 and 548.56 is: 822.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.08 : 2,466.30 = 548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.08/2,466.30 = 548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.08x = 2,466.30 × 548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.08x = 1,352,913.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,913.53/1,644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.90

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