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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.71, 1,627.11 and 1,012.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.71, 1,627.11 and 1,012.14 is: 1,509.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.71 : 1,627.11 = 1,012.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.71/1,627.11 = 1,012.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.71x = 1,627.11 × 1,012.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.71x = 1,646,863.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,863.12/1,090.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.90

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