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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.23, 1,851.93 and 1,027.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.23, 1,851.93 and 1,027.77 is: 1,418.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.23 : 1,851.93 = 1,027.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.23/1,851.93 = 1,027.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.23x = 1,851.93 × 1,027.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.23x = 1,903,358.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,358.10/1,342.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.06

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