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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.70, 2,475.83 and 555.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.70, 2,475.83 and 555.69 is: 832.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.70 : 2,475.83 = 555.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.70/2,475.83 = 555.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.70x = 2,475.83 × 555.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.70x = 1,375,791.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,791.19/1,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.96

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