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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.88, 2,711.95 and 1,027.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.88, 2,711.95 and 1,027.58 is: 1,541.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.88 : 2,711.95 = 1,027.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.88/2,711.95 = 1,027.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.88x = 2,711.95 × 1,027.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.88x = 2,786,729.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,729.45/1,807.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.44

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