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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.45, 2,477.41 and 556.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.45, 2,477.41 and 556.13 is: 834.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.45 : 2,477.41 = 556.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.45/2,477.41 = 556.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.45x = 2,477.41 × 556.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.45x = 1,377,762.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,762.02/1,651.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.27

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