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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.51, 2,320.36 and 1,027.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.51, 2,320.36 and 1,027.94 is: 1,539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.51 : 2,320.36 = 1,027.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.51/2,320.36 = 1,027.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.51x = 2,320.36 × 1,027.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.51x = 2,385,190.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,190.86/1,549.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.32

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