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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.63, 2,466.33 and 548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.63, 2,466.33 and 548.70 is: 822.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.63 : 2,466.33 = 548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.63/2,466.33 = 548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.63x = 2,466.33 × 548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.63x = 1,353,275.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,275.27/1,644.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.84

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