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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.83, 2,286.63 and 550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.83, 2,286.63 and 550.40 is: 825.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.83 : 2,286.63 = 550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.83/2,286.63 = 550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.83x = 2,286.63 × 550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.83x = 1,258,549.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,549.72/1,524.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.37

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