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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.87, 2,287.32 and 550.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.87, 2,287.32 and 550.97 is: 826.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.87 : 2,287.32 = 550.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.87/2,287.32 = 550.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.87x = 2,287.32 × 550.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.87x = 1,260,239.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,239.78/1,524.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.46

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