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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.71, 2,476.29 and 555.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.71, 2,476.29 and 555.39 is: 833.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.71 : 2,476.29 = 555.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.71/2,476.29 = 555.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.71x = 2,476.29 × 555.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.71x = 1,375,306.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,306.70/1,650.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.16

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