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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.37, 2,107.68 and 855.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.37, 2,107.68 and 855.22 is: 1,180.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.37 : 2,107.68 = 855.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.37/2,107.68 = 855.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.37x = 2,107.68 × 855.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.37x = 1,802,530.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,530.09/1,527.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.15

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