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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.67, 2,151.19 and 1,027.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.67, 2,151.19 and 1,027.47 is: 1,418.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.67 : 2,151.19 = 1,027.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.67/2,151.19 = 1,027.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.67x = 2,151.19 × 1,027.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.67x = 2,210,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,280.62/1,558.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.06

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