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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.65, 1,525.21 and 554.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.65, 1,525.21 and 554.33 is: 832.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.65 : 1,525.21 = 554.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.65/1,525.21 = 554.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.65x = 1,525.21 × 554.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.65x = 845,472.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,472.09/1,015.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.44

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