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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.40, 2,290.62 and 878.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.40, 2,290.62 and 878.44 is: 1,317.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.40 : 2,290.62 = 878.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.40/2,290.62 = 878.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.40x = 2,290.62 × 878.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.40x = 2,012,172.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,172.23/1,527.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.38

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