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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.65, 2,474.70 and 554.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.65, 2,474.70 and 554.33 is: 831.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.65 : 2,474.70 = 554.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.65/2,474.70 = 554.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.65x = 2,474.70 × 554.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.65x = 1,371,788.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,788.08/1,649.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.56

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