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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.33, 2,288.60 and 1,181.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.33, 2,288.60 and 1,181.53 is: 1,770.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.33 : 2,288.60 = 1,181.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.33/2,288.60 = 1,181.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.33x = 2,288.60 × 1,181.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.33x = 2,704,032.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,032.21/1,527.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.43

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