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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.71, 2,070.99 and 1,227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.71, 2,070.99 and 1,227.93 is: 1,840.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.71 : 2,070.99 = 1,227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.71/2,070.99 = 1,227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.71x = 2,070.99 × 1,227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.71x = 2,543,030.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,030.75/1,381.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.50

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