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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.72, 2,293.20 and 554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.72, 2,293.20 and 554.80 is: 832.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.72 : 2,293.20 = 554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.72/2,293.20 = 554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.72x = 2,293.20 × 554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.72x = 1,272,267.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,267.36/1,528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.24

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