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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.69, 2,474.33 and 554.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.69, 2,474.33 and 554.69 is: 831.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.69 : 2,474.33 = 554.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.69/2,474.33 = 554.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.69x = 2,474.33 × 554.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.69x = 1,372,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,470.96/1,650.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.45

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