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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.45, 2,287.50 and 551.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.45, 2,287.50 and 551.56 is: 827.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.45 : 2,287.50 = 551.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.45/2,287.50 = 551.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.45x = 2,287.50 × 551.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.45x = 1,261,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,693.50/1,525.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.10

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