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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.40, 2,466.36 and 548.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.40, 2,466.36 and 548.74 is: 823.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.40 : 2,466.36 = 548.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.40/2,466.36 = 548.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.40x = 2,466.36 × 548.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.40x = 1,353,390.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,390.39/1,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.03

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