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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.15, 2,287.73 and 550.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.15, 2,287.73 and 550.86 is: 826.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.15 : 2,287.73 = 550.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.15/2,287.73 = 550.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.15x = 2,287.73 × 550.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.15x = 1,260,218.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,218.95/1,525.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.29

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