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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.18, 2,466.39 and 548.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.18, 2,466.39 and 548.54 is: 822.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.18 : 2,466.39 = 548.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.18/2,466.39 = 548.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.18x = 2,466.39 × 548.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.18x = 1,352,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,911.00/1,644.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.85

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