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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.93, 2,290.10 and 705.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.93, 2,290.10 and 705.45 is: 1,057.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.93 : 2,290.10 = 705.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.93/2,290.10 = 705.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.93x = 2,290.10 × 705.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.93x = 1,615,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,547.52/1,527.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.34

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