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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.63, 2,476.25 and 555.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.63, 2,476.25 and 555.31 is: 833.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.63 : 2,476.25 = 555.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.63/2,476.25 = 555.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.63x = 2,476.25 × 555.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.63x = 1,375,086.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,086.39/1,650.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.07

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