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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.68, 2,293.02 and 554.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.68, 2,293.02 and 554.78 is: 832.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.68 : 2,293.02 = 554.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.68/2,293.02 = 554.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.68x = 2,293.02 × 554.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.68x = 1,272,110.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,110.17/1,528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.16

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