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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.44, 1,632.20 and 1,027.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.44, 1,632.20 and 1,027.92 is: 1,417.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.44 : 1,632.20 = 1,027.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.44/1,632.20 = 1,027.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.44x = 1,632.20 × 1,027.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.44x = 1,677,771.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,771.02/1,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.71

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