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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.52, 2,107.98 and 897.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.52, 2,107.98 and 897.92 is: 1,239.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.52 : 2,107.98 = 897.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.52/2,107.98 = 897.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.52x = 2,107.98 × 897.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.52x = 1,892,797.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,797.40/1,527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.13

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