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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.83, 2,291.88 and 554.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.83, 2,291.88 and 554.25 is: 830.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.83 : 2,291.88 = 554.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.83/2,291.88 = 554.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.83x = 2,291.88 × 554.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.83x = 1,270,274.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,274.49/1,528.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.88

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