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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,646.43, 2,469.47 and 550.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,646.43, 2,469.47 and 550.67 is: 825.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,646.43 : 2,469.47 = 550.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,646.43/2,469.47 = 550.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,646.43x = 2,469.47 × 550.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,646.43x = 1,359,863.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,863.04/1,646.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.95

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