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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.55, 2,291.10 and 736.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.55, 2,291.10 and 736.45 is: 1,104.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.55 : 2,291.10 = 736.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.55/2,291.10 = 736.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.55x = 2,291.10 × 736.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.55x = 1,687,280.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,280.60/1,527.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.57

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