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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.95, 2,288.25 and 552.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.95, 2,288.25 and 552.06 is: 827.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.95 : 2,288.25 = 552.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.95/2,288.25 = 552.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.95x = 2,288.25 × 552.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.95x = 1,263,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,251.30/1,525.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.85

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