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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.52, 1,808.52 and 1,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.52, 1,808.52 and 1,027.20 is: 1,533.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.52 : 1,808.52 = 1,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.52/1,808.52 = 1,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.52x = 1,808.52 × 1,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.52x = 1,857,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,711.74/1,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.37

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