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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.96, 2,240.52 and 1,027.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.96, 2,240.52 and 1,027.14 is: 1,417.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.96 : 2,240.52 = 1,027.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.96/2,240.52 = 1,027.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.96x = 2,240.52 × 1,027.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.96x = 2,301,327.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,327.71/1,623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.11

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