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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.53, 2,466.90 and 518.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.53, 2,466.90 and 518.69 is: 778.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.53 : 2,466.90 = 518.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.53/2,466.90 = 518.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.53x = 2,466.90 × 518.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.53x = 1,279,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,544.03/1,644.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.06

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