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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.13, 2,290.70 and 747.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.13, 2,290.70 and 747.78 is: 1,121.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.13 : 2,290.70 = 747.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.13/2,290.70 = 747.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.13x = 2,290.70 × 747.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.13x = 1,712,939.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,939.65/1,527.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.67

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