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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.59, 2,290.91 and 777.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.59, 2,290.91 and 777.44 is: 1,165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.59 : 2,290.91 = 777.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.59/2,290.91 = 777.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.59x = 2,290.91 × 777.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.59x = 1,781,046.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,046.91/1,527.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.92

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