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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.24, 2,290.90 and 796.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.24, 2,290.90 and 796.98 is: 1,195.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.24 : 2,290.90 = 796.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.24/2,290.90 = 796.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.24x = 2,290.90 × 796.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.24x = 1,825,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,801.48/1,527.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.49

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