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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.83, 2,467.26 and 549.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.83, 2,467.26 and 549.18 is: 823.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.83 : 2,467.26 = 549.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.83/2,467.26 = 549.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.83x = 2,467.26 × 549.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.83x = 1,354,969.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,969.85/1,644.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.78

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