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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.32, 2,502.74 and 1,027.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.32, 2,502.74 and 1,027.62 is: 1,418.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.32 : 2,502.74 = 1,027.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.32/2,502.74 = 1,027.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.32x = 2,502.74 × 1,027.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.32x = 2,571,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,865.68/1,813.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.32

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