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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.10, 2,475.66 and 555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.10, 2,475.66 and 555.44 is: 832.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.10 : 2,475.66 = 555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.10/2,475.66 = 555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.10x = 2,475.66 × 555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.10x = 1,375,080.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,080.59/1,651.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.83

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