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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.71, 1,815.55 and 1,027.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.71, 1,815.55 and 1,027.62 is: 1,538.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.71 : 1,815.55 = 1,027.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.71/1,815.55 = 1,027.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.71x = 1,815.55 × 1,027.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.71x = 1,865,692.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,692.92/1,212.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.46

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