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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.62, 1,874.83 and 1,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.62, 1,874.83 and 1,027.52 is: 1,416.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.62 : 1,874.83 = 1,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.62/1,874.83 = 1,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.62x = 1,874.83 × 1,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.62x = 1,926,420.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,420.18/1,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.88

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