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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.64, 2,477.22 and 556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.64, 2,477.22 and 556 is: 833.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.64 : 2,477.22 = 556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.64/2,477.22 = 556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.64x = 2,477.22 × 556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.64x = 1,377,334.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,334.32/1,651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.92

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