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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.93, 2,110.28 and 1,029.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.93, 2,110.28 and 1,029.71 is: 1,422.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.93 : 2,110.28 = 1,029.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.93/2,110.28 = 1,029.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.93x = 2,110.28 × 1,029.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.93x = 2,172,976.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,976.42/1,527.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.17

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