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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.06, 2,290.08 and 539.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.06, 2,290.08 and 539.64 is: 809.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.06 : 2,290.08 = 539.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.06/2,290.08 = 539.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.06x = 2,290.08 × 539.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.06x = 1,235,818.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,818.77/1,527.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.28

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