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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.41, 2,287.63 and 551.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.41, 2,287.63 and 551.38 is: 826.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.41 : 2,287.63 = 551.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.41/2,287.63 = 551.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.41x = 2,287.63 × 551.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.41x = 1,261,353.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,353.43/1,525.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.89

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