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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.40, 2,476.79 and 555.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.40, 2,476.79 and 555.74 is: 833.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.40 : 2,476.79 = 555.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.40/2,476.79 = 555.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.40x = 2,476.79 × 555.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.40x = 1,376,436.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,436.11/1,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.50

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