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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.10, 2,286.87 and 550.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.10, 2,286.87 and 550.30 is: 825.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.10 : 2,286.87 = 550.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.10/2,286.87 = 550.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.10x = 2,286.87 × 550.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.10x = 1,258,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,464.56/1,524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.71

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