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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.03, 2,292.39 and 554.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.03, 2,292.39 and 554.14 is: 831.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.03 : 2,292.39 = 554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.03/2,292.39 = 554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.03x = 2,292.39 × 554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.03x = 1,270,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,304.99/1,528.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.34

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