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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.70, 2,108.03 and 864.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.70, 2,108.03 and 864.58 is: 1,193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.70 : 2,108.03 = 864.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.70/2,108.03 = 864.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.70x = 2,108.03 × 864.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.70x = 1,822,560.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,560.58/1,527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.01

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