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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.80, 2,107.68 and 1,030.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.80, 2,107.68 and 1,030.28 is: 1,421.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.80 : 2,107.68 = 1,030.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.80/2,107.68 = 1,030.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.80x = 2,107.68 × 1,030.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.80x = 2,171,500.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,500.55/1,527.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.33

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