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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.94, 2,477.22 and 556.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.94, 2,477.22 and 556.39 is: 834.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.94 : 2,477.22 = 556.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.94/2,477.22 = 556.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.94x = 2,477.22 × 556.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.94x = 1,378,294.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,294.24/1,651.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.35

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