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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.09, 2,105.52 and 1,290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.09, 2,105.52 and 1,290.62 is: 1,779.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.09 : 2,105.52 = 1,290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.09/2,105.52 = 1,290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.09x = 2,105.52 × 1,290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.09x = 2,717,415.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717,415.69/1,527.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.47

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