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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.40, 2,292.72 and 554.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.40, 2,292.72 and 554.82 is: 831.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.40 : 2,292.72 = 554.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.40/2,292.72 = 554.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.40x = 2,292.72 × 554.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.40x = 1,272,046.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,046.91/1,529.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.73

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