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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.14, 2,289.29 and 602.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.14, 2,289.29 and 602.71 is: 903.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.14 : 2,289.29 = 602.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.14/2,289.29 = 602.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.14x = 2,289.29 × 602.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.14x = 1,379,777.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,777.98/1,527.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.50

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