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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.71, 2,332.02 and 528.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.71, 2,332.02 and 528.71 is: 793.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.71 : 2,332.02 = 528.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.71/2,332.02 = 528.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.71x = 2,332.02 × 528.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.71x = 1,232,962.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,962.29/1,554.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.05

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