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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.71, 2,291.20 and 705.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.71, 2,291.20 and 705.19 is: 1,057.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.71 : 2,291.20 = 705.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.71/2,291.20 = 705.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.71x = 2,291.20 × 705.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.71x = 1,615,738.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,738.79/1,527.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.62

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