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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.04, 1,716.14 and 1,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.04, 1,716.14 and 1,027.32 is: 1,533.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.04 : 1,716.14 = 1,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.04/1,716.14 = 1,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.04x = 1,716.14 × 1,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.04x = 1,763,024.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,024.94/1,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.01

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