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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.84, 2,467.44 and 549.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.84, 2,467.44 and 549.72 is: 824.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.84 : 2,467.44 = 549.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.84/2,467.44 = 549.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.84x = 2,467.44 × 549.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.84x = 1,356,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,401.12/1,644.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.64

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