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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.13, 2,326.80 and 525.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.13, 2,326.80 and 525.13 is: 787.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.13 : 2,326.80 = 525.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.13/2,326.80 = 525.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.13x = 2,326.80 × 525.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.13x = 1,221,872.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,872.48/1,551.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.73

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