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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.51, 2,502.56 and 1,027.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.51, 2,502.56 and 1,027.41 is: 1,417.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.51 : 2,502.56 = 1,027.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.51/2,502.56 = 1,027.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.51x = 2,502.56 × 1,027.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.51x = 2,571,155.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,155.17/1,813.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.78

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