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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.68, 2,287.02 and 550.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.68, 2,287.02 and 550.78 is: 826.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.68 : 2,287.02 = 550.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.68/2,287.02 = 550.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.68x = 2,287.02 × 550.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.68x = 1,259,644.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,644.88/1,524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.17

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