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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.23, 2,477.21 and 555.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.23, 2,477.21 and 555.53 is: 833.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.23 : 2,477.21 = 555.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.23/2,477.21 = 555.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.23x = 2,477.21 × 555.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.23x = 1,376,149.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,149.31/1,651.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.41

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