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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.69, 2,474.46 and 554.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.69, 2,474.46 and 554.49 is: 831.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.69 : 2,474.46 = 554.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.69/2,474.46 = 554.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.69x = 2,474.46 × 554.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.69x = 1,372,063.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,063.33/1,650.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.21

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