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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.50, 2,332.11 and 528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.50, 2,332.11 and 528.50 is: 792.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.50 : 2,332.11 = 528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.50/2,332.11 = 528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.50x = 2,332.11 × 528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.50x = 1,232,520.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,520.14/1,554.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.87

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