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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.06, 2,702.27 and 1,020.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.06, 2,702.27 and 1,020.58 is: 1,531.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.06 : 2,702.27 = 1,020.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.06/2,702.27 = 1,020.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.06x = 2,702.27 × 1,020.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.06x = 2,757,878.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,878.51/1,801.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.26

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