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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.38, 1,826.25 and 1,027.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.38, 1,826.25 and 1,027.08 is: 1,531.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.38 : 1,826.25 = 1,027.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.38/1,826.25 = 1,027.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.38x = 1,826.25 × 1,027.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.38x = 1,875,701.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,701.00/1,224.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.96

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