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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.30, 2,104.65 and 1,083.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.30, 2,104.65 and 1,083.96 is: 1,493.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.30 : 2,104.65 = 1,083.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.30/2,104.65 = 1,083.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.30x = 2,104.65 × 1,083.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.30x = 2,281,356.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,356.41/1,527.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.72

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