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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.73, 2,476.12 and 555.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.73, 2,476.12 and 555.15 is: 832.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.73 : 2,476.12 = 555.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.73/2,476.12 = 555.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.73x = 2,476.12 × 555.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.73x = 1,374,626.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,626.96/1,650.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.74

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