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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,646.66, 2,469.92 and 550.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,646.66, 2,469.92 and 550.94 is: 826.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,646.66 : 2,469.92 = 550.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,646.66/2,469.92 = 550.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,646.66x = 2,469.92 × 550.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,646.66x = 1,360,762.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,762.62/1,646.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.38

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