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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.16, 1,427.09 and 1,012.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.16, 1,427.09 and 1,012.55 is: 1,393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.16 : 1,427.09 = 1,012.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.16/1,427.09 = 1,012.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.16x = 1,427.09 × 1,012.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.16x = 1,444,987.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,987.78/1,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.22

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