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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.39, 2,286.60 and 550.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.39, 2,286.60 and 550.50 is: 825.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.39 : 2,286.60 = 550.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.39/2,286.60 = 550.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.39x = 2,286.60 × 550.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.39x = 1,258,773.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,773.30/1,524.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.76

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