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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.71, 2,108.13 and 864.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.71, 2,108.13 and 864.64 is: 1,193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.71 : 2,108.13 = 864.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.71/2,108.13 = 864.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.71x = 2,108.13 × 864.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.71x = 1,822,762.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,762.98/1,527.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.13

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