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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.54, 2,292.66 and 554.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.54, 2,292.66 and 554.64 is: 831.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.54 : 2,292.66 = 554.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.54/2,292.66 = 554.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.54x = 2,292.66 × 554.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.54x = 1,271,600.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,600.94/1,528.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.91

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