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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.42, 2,286.23 and 551.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.42, 2,286.23 and 551.21 is: 826.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.42 : 2,286.23 = 551.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.42/2,286.23 = 551.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.42x = 2,286.23 × 551.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.42x = 1,260,178.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,178.65/1,524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.66

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