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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.86, 2,475.60 and 554.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.86, 2,475.60 and 554.96 is: 832.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.86 : 2,475.60 = 554.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.86/2,475.60 = 554.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.86x = 2,475.60 × 554.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.86x = 1,373,858.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,858.98/1,650.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.21

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