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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.74, 2,468.98 and 550.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.74, 2,468.98 and 550.22 is: 825.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.74 : 2,468.98 = 550.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.74/2,468.98 = 550.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.74x = 2,468.98 × 550.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.74x = 1,358,482.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,482.18/1,645.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.45

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