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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.58, 2,106.84 and 1,061.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.58, 2,106.84 and 1,061.02 is: 1,463.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.58 : 2,106.84 = 1,061.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.58/2,106.84 = 1,061.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.58x = 2,106.84 × 1,061.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.58x = 2,235,399.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,399.38/1,527.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.36

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