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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,920.52, 2,880.76 and 552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,920.52, 2,880.76 and 552.52 is: 828.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,920.52 : 2,880.76 = 552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,920.52/2,880.76 = 552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,920.52x = 2,880.76 × 552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,920.52x = 1,591,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,677.52/1,920.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.77

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