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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527, 2,107.74 and 905.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527, 2,107.74 and 905.88 is: 1,250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527 : 2,107.74 = 905.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527/2,107.74 = 905.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527x = 2,107.74 × 905.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527x = 1,909,359.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,359.51/1,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.40

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