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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.78, 2,332.20 and 528.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.78, 2,332.20 and 528.78 is: 793.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.78 : 2,332.20 = 528.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.78/2,332.20 = 528.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.78x = 2,332.20 × 528.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.78x = 1,233,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,220.72/1,554.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.18

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