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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,646.52, 2,469.60 and 492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,646.52, 2,469.60 and 492 is: 737.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,646.52 : 2,469.60 = 492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,646.52/2,469.60 = 492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,646.52x = 2,469.60 × 492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,646.52x = 1,215,043.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,043.20/1,646.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.95

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