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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.59, 2,291.40 and 661.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.59, 2,291.40 and 661.88 is: 992.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.59 : 2,291.40 = 661.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.59/2,291.40 = 661.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.59x = 2,291.40 × 661.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.59x = 1,516,620.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,620.38/1,527.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.82

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