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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.44, 2,027.51 and 1,227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.44, 2,027.51 and 1,227.22 is: 1,833.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.44 : 2,027.51 = 1,227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.44/2,027.51 = 1,227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.44x = 2,027.51 × 1,227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.44x = 2,488,200.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,200.82/1,357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.01

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