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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.88, 2,291.81 and 615.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.88, 2,291.81 and 615.88 is: 923.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.88 : 2,291.81 = 615.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.88/2,291.81 = 615.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.88x = 2,291.81 × 615.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.88x = 1,411,470.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,470.02/1,527.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.81

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