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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.93, 2,285.30 and 549.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.93, 2,285.30 and 549.11 is: 823.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.93 : 2,285.30 = 549.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.93/2,285.30 = 549.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.93x = 2,285.30 × 549.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.93x = 1,254,881.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,881.08/1,522.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.99

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