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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.61, 2,108.15 and 864.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.61, 2,108.15 and 864.45 is: 1,192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.61 : 2,108.15 = 864.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.61/2,108.15 = 864.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.61x = 2,108.15 × 864.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.61x = 1,822,390.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,390.27/1,527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.97

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