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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.39, 2,291.13 and 1,198.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.39, 2,291.13 and 1,198.02 is: 1,797.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.39 : 2,291.13 = 1,198.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.39/2,291.13 = 1,198.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.39x = 2,291.13 × 1,198.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.39x = 2,744,802.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,802.12/1,527.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.06

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