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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.59, 2,475.87 and 554.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.59, 2,475.87 and 554.94 is: 832.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.59 : 2,475.87 = 554.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.59/2,475.87 = 554.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.59x = 2,475.87 × 554.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.59x = 1,373,959.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,959.30/1,650.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.41

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