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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.42, 2,287.74 and 550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.42, 2,287.74 and 550.60 is: 826.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.42 : 2,287.74 = 550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.42/2,287.74 = 550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.42x = 2,287.74 × 550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.42x = 1,259,625.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,625.99/1,524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.30

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