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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.97, 2,150.78 and 1,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.97, 2,150.78 and 1,027.20 is: 1,418.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.97 : 2,150.78 = 1,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.97/2,150.78 = 1,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.97x = 2,150.78 × 1,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.97x = 2,209,281.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,281.22/1,557.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.05

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