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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.32, 2,286.42 and 550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.32, 2,286.42 and 550.64 is: 825.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.32 : 2,286.42 = 550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.32/2,286.42 = 550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.32x = 2,286.42 × 550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.32x = 1,258,994.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,994.31/1,524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.94

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