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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.65, 2,477.85 and 555.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.65, 2,477.85 and 555.99 is: 834.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.65 : 2,477.85 = 555.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.65/2,477.85 = 555.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.65x = 2,477.85 × 555.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.65x = 1,377,647.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,647.43/1,651.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.10

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