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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.09, 1,716.31 and 1,027.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.09, 1,716.31 and 1,027.07 is: 1,532.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.09 : 1,716.31 = 1,027.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.09/1,716.31 = 1,027.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.09x = 1,716.31 × 1,027.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.09x = 1,762,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,759.36/1,150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.72

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