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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.61, 1,802.43 and 1,027.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.61, 1,802.43 and 1,027.15 is: 1,540.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.61 : 1,802.43 = 1,027.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.61/1,802.43 = 1,027.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.61x = 1,802.43 × 1,027.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.61x = 1,851,361.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,361.47/1,201.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.73

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