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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.74, 2,108.58 and 997.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.74, 2,108.58 and 997.28 is: 1,376.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.74 : 2,108.58 = 997.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.74/2,108.58 = 997.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.74x = 2,108.58 × 997.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.74x = 2,102,844.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,844.66/1,527.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.44

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