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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.68, 2,291.64 and 878.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.68, 2,291.64 and 878.72 is: 1,318.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.68 : 2,291.64 = 878.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.68/2,291.64 = 878.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.68x = 2,291.64 × 878.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.68x = 2,013,709.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,709.90/1,527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.15

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