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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.57, 2,475.63 and 555.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.57, 2,475.63 and 555.56 is: 832.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.57 : 2,475.63 = 555.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.57/2,475.63 = 555.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.57x = 2,475.63 × 555.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.57x = 1,375,361.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,361.00/1,651.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.76

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