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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.65, 2,291.47 and 1,309.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.65, 2,291.47 and 1,309.87 is: 1,964.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.65 : 2,291.47 = 1,309.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.65/2,291.47 = 1,309.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.65x = 2,291.47 × 1,309.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.65x = 3,001,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,518.81/1,527.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.80

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