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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.10, 2,465.80 and 548.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.10, 2,465.80 and 548.22 is: 822.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.10 : 2,465.80 = 548.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.10/2,465.80 = 548.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.10x = 2,465.80 × 548.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.10x = 1,351,800.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,800.88/1,644.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.21

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