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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.61, 2,474.82 and 554.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.61, 2,474.82 and 554.22 is: 831.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.61 : 2,474.82 = 554.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.61/2,474.82 = 554.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.61x = 2,474.82 × 554.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.61x = 1,371,594.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,594.74/1,649.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.47

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