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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.48, 2,126.19 and 1,027.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.48, 2,126.19 and 1,027.67 is: 1,541.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.48 : 2,126.19 = 1,027.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.48/2,126.19 = 1,027.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.48x = 2,126.19 × 1,027.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.48x = 2,185,014.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,014.90/1,417.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.48

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