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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.32, 2,465.66 and 548.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.32, 2,465.66 and 548.30 is: 822.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.32 : 2,465.66 = 548.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.32/2,465.66 = 548.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.32x = 2,465.66 × 548.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.32x = 1,351,921.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,921.38/1,644.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.18

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