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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.68, 2,289.13 and 1,114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.68, 2,289.13 and 1,114.92 is: 1,670.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.68 : 2,289.13 = 1,114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.68/2,289.13 = 1,114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.68x = 2,289.13 × 1,114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.68x = 2,552,194.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,194.03/1,527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.63

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