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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,646.56, 2,469.60 and 550.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,646.56, 2,469.60 and 550.88 is: 826.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,646.56 : 2,469.60 = 550.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,646.56/2,469.60 = 550.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,646.56x = 2,469.60 × 550.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,646.56x = 1,360,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,453.25/1,646.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.24

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