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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.87, 2,288.82 and 551.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.87, 2,288.82 and 551.97 is: 827.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.87 : 2,288.82 = 551.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.87/2,288.82 = 551.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.87x = 2,288.82 × 551.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.87x = 1,263,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,357.22/1,525.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.96

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