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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.01, 2,477.10 and 555.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.01, 2,477.10 and 555.37 is: 833.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.01 : 2,477.10 = 555.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.01/2,477.10 = 555.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.01x = 2,477.10 × 555.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.01x = 1,375,707.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,707.03/1,651.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.25

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