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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.86, 2,287.31 and 551.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.86, 2,287.31 and 551.06 is: 826.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.86 : 2,287.31 = 551.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.86/2,287.31 = 551.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.86x = 2,287.31 × 551.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.86x = 1,260,430.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,430.86/1,524.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.59

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