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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.84, 2,292.47 and 706.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.84, 2,292.47 and 706.02 is: 1,059.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.84 : 2,292.47 = 706.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.84/2,292.47 = 706.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.84x = 2,292.47 × 706.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.84x = 1,618,526.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,526.14/1,527.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.36

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