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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.55, 2,291.53 and 747.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.55, 2,291.53 and 747.02 is: 1,120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.55 : 2,291.53 = 747.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.55/2,291.53 = 747.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.55x = 2,291.53 × 747.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.55x = 1,711,818.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,818.74/1,527.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.63

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