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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.72, 1,634.06 and 1,027.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.72, 1,634.06 and 1,027.07 is: 1,416.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.72 : 1,634.06 = 1,027.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.72/1,634.06 = 1,027.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.72x = 1,634.06 × 1,027.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.72x = 1,678,293.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,293.77/1,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.62

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