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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.66, 2,108.30 and 864.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.66, 2,108.30 and 864.41 is: 1,192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.66 : 2,108.30 = 864.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.66/2,108.30 = 864.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.66x = 2,108.30 × 864.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.66x = 1,822,420.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,420.74/1,527.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.95

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