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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.14, 2,290.95 and 747.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.14, 2,290.95 and 747.18 is: 1,120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.14 : 2,290.95 = 747.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.14/2,290.95 = 747.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.14x = 2,290.95 × 747.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.14x = 1,711,752.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,752.02/1,527.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.89

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