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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.89, 2,293.70 and 555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.89, 2,293.70 and 555 is: 832.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.89 : 2,293.70 = 555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.89/2,293.70 = 555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.89x = 2,293.70 × 555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.89x = 1,273,000.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,000.73/1,528.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.63

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