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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.58, 2,290.23 and 747.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.58, 2,290.23 and 747.34 is: 1,120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.58 : 2,290.23 = 747.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.58/2,290.23 = 747.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.58x = 2,290.23 × 747.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.58x = 1,711,580.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,580.49/1,527.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.45

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