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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.64, 2,152.62 and 1,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.64, 2,152.62 and 1,027.40 is: 1,540.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.64 : 2,152.62 = 1,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.64/2,152.62 = 1,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.64x = 2,152.62 × 1,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.64x = 2,211,601.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,601.79/1,435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.50

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