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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.97, 2,501.99 and 1,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.97, 2,501.99 and 1,027 is: 1,417.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.97 : 2,501.99 = 1,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.97/2,501.99 = 1,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.97x = 2,501.99 × 1,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.97x = 2,569,543.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,543.73/1,812.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.31

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