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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.99, 2,468.67 and 550.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.99, 2,468.67 and 550.06 is: 824.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.99 : 2,468.67 = 550.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.99/2,468.67 = 550.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.99x = 2,468.67 × 550.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.99x = 1,357,916.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,916.62/1,645.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.98

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