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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.58, 2,287.21 and 550.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.58, 2,287.21 and 550.68 is: 826.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.58 : 2,287.21 = 550.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.58/2,287.21 = 550.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.58x = 2,287.21 × 550.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.58x = 1,259,520.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,520.80/1,524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.14

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