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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.57, 2,105.72 and 1,127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.57, 2,105.72 and 1,127.82 is: 1,555.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.57 : 2,105.72 = 1,127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.57/2,105.72 = 1,127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.57x = 2,105.72 × 1,127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.57x = 2,374,867.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,867.49/1,526.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.69

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