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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.04, 2,287.26 and 551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.04, 2,287.26 and 551.04 is: 826.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.04 : 2,287.26 = 551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.04/2,287.26 = 551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.04x = 2,287.26 × 551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.04x = 1,260,371.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,371.75/1,525.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.45

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