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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.44, 2,028.42 and 1,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.44, 2,028.42 and 1,027.20 is: 1,538.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.44 : 2,028.42 = 1,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.44/2,028.42 = 1,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.44x = 2,028.42 × 1,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.44x = 2,083,593.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,593.02/1,354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.34

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