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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.69, 2,287.17 and 551.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.69, 2,287.17 and 551.57 is: 826.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.69 : 2,287.17 = 551.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.69/2,287.17 = 551.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.69x = 2,287.17 × 551.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.69x = 1,261,522.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,522.92/1,525.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.85

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