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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.84, 2,474.73 and 554.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.84, 2,474.73 and 554.18 is: 831.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.84 : 2,474.73 = 554.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.84/2,474.73 = 554.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.84x = 2,474.73 × 554.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.84x = 1,371,445.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,445.87/1,649.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.26

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