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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.44, 2,292.72 and 555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.44, 2,292.72 and 555.04 is: 832.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.44 : 2,292.72 = 555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.44/2,292.72 = 555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.44x = 2,292.72 × 555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.44x = 1,272,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,551.31/1,529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.04

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