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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.20, 1,865.64 and 1,027.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.20, 1,865.64 and 1,027.04 is: 1,538.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.20 : 1,865.64 = 1,027.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.20/1,865.64 = 1,027.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.20x = 1,865.64 × 1,027.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.20x = 1,916,086.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,086.91/1,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.78

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