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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.64, 2,477.22 and 556.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.64, 2,477.22 and 556.62 is: 834.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.64 : 2,477.22 = 556.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.64/2,477.22 = 556.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.64x = 2,477.22 × 556.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.64x = 1,378,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,870.20/1,652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.34

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