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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.04, 2,143.64 and 1,027.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.04, 2,143.64 and 1,027.16 is: 1,418.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.04 : 2,143.64 = 1,027.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.04/2,143.64 = 1,027.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.04x = 2,143.64 × 1,027.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.04x = 2,201,845.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,845.41/1,552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.68

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