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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.89, 2,291.84 and 706.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.89, 2,291.84 and 706.01 is: 1,059.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.89 : 2,291.84 = 706.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.89/2,291.84 = 706.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.89x = 2,291.84 × 706.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.89x = 1,618,058.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,058.43/1,527.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.02

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