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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.44, 2,475.45 and 555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.44, 2,475.45 and 555.44 is: 832.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.44 : 2,475.45 = 555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.44/2,475.45 = 555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.44x = 2,475.45 × 555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.44x = 1,374,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,963.95/1,651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.58

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