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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.42, 2,502.30 and 1,027.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.42, 2,502.30 and 1,027.27 is: 1,417.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.42 : 2,502.30 = 1,027.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.42/2,502.30 = 1,027.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.42x = 2,502.30 × 1,027.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.42x = 2,570,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,537.72/1,813.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.51

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