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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.42, 2,287.68 and 550.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.42, 2,287.68 and 550.50 is: 826.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.42 : 2,287.68 = 550.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.42/2,287.68 = 550.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.42x = 2,287.68 × 550.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.42x = 1,259,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,367.84/1,524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.13

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