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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.61, 2,465.98 and 548.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.61, 2,465.98 and 548.39 is: 822.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.61 : 2,465.98 = 548.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.61/2,465.98 = 548.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.61x = 2,465.98 × 548.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.61x = 1,352,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,318.77/1,644.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.27

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