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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.90, 1,805.85 and 1,027.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.90, 1,805.85 and 1,027.73 is: 1,541.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.90 : 1,805.85 = 1,027.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.90/1,805.85 = 1,027.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.90x = 1,805.85 × 1,027.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.90x = 1,855,926.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,926.22/1,203.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.60

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