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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.58, 2,477.61 and 555.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.58, 2,477.61 and 555.65 is: 833.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.58 : 2,477.61 = 555.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.58/2,477.61 = 555.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.58x = 2,477.61 × 555.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.58x = 1,376,671.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,671.61/1,651.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.55

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