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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.37, 2,502.43 and 1,027.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.37, 2,502.43 and 1,027.42 is: 1,417.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.37 : 2,502.43 = 1,027.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.37/2,502.43 = 1,027.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.37x = 2,502.43 × 1,027.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.37x = 2,571,037.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,037.81/1,813.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.83

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