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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.75, 2,466.59 and 548.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.75, 2,466.59 and 548.82 is: 823.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.75 : 2,466.59 = 548.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.75/2,466.59 = 548.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.75x = 2,466.59 × 548.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.75x = 1,353,713.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,713.92/1,644.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.05

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