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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.52, 1,695.33 and 1,027.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.52, 1,695.33 and 1,027.08 is: 1,532.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.52 : 1,695.33 = 1,027.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.52/1,695.33 = 1,027.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.52x = 1,695.33 × 1,027.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.52x = 1,741,239.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,239.54/1,136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.08

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