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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.80, 2,292.72 and 554.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.80, 2,292.72 and 554.66 is: 831.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.80 : 2,292.72 = 554.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.80/2,292.72 = 554.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.80x = 2,292.72 × 554.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.80x = 1,271,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,680.08/1,528.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.82

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