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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.21, 2,331.27 and 528.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.21, 2,331.27 and 528.21 is: 792.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.21 : 2,331.27 = 528.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.21/2,331.27 = 528.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.21x = 2,331.27 × 528.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.21x = 1,231,400.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,400.13/1,554.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.30

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