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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.68, 2,467.10 and 548.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.68, 2,467.10 and 548.84 is: 823.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.68 : 2,467.10 = 548.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.68/2,467.10 = 548.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.68x = 2,467.10 × 548.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.68x = 1,354,043.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,043.16/1,644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.29

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