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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.11, 2,290.65 and 372.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.11, 2,290.65 and 372.86 is: 559.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.11 : 2,290.65 = 372.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.11/2,290.65 = 372.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.11x = 2,290.65 × 372.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.11x = 854,080.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,080.31/1,527.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.28

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