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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.72, 2,102.14 and 1,027.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.72, 2,102.14 and 1,027.96 is: 1,419.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.72 : 2,102.14 = 1,027.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.72/2,102.14 = 1,027.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.72x = 2,102.14 × 1,027.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.72x = 2,160,915.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,915.83/1,522.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.12

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