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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.44, 1,540.08 and 812.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.44, 1,540.08 and 812.16 is: 1,217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.44 : 1,540.08 = 812.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.44/1,540.08 = 812.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.44x = 1,540.08 × 812.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.44x = 1,250,791.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,791.37/1,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.39

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