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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.23, 2,476.44 and 556.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.23, 2,476.44 and 556.11 is: 834.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.23 : 2,476.44 = 556.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.23/2,476.44 = 556.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.23x = 2,476.44 × 556.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.23x = 1,377,173.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,173.05/1,651.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.03

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