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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.69, 2,477.46 and 556.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.69, 2,477.46 and 556.49 is: 834.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.69 : 2,477.46 = 556.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.69/2,477.46 = 556.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.69x = 2,477.46 × 556.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.69x = 1,378,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,681.72/1,652.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.20

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