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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.64, 2,277.72 and 1,154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.64, 2,277.72 and 1,154.52 is: 1,729.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.64 : 2,277.72 = 1,154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.64/2,277.72 = 1,154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.64x = 2,277.72 × 1,154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.64x = 2,629,673.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,673.29/1,520.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.32

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