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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.54, 2,502.63 and 1,027.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.54, 2,502.63 and 1,027.58 is: 1,418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.54 : 2,502.63 = 1,027.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.54/2,502.63 = 1,027.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.54x = 2,502.63 × 1,027.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.54x = 2,571,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,652.54/1,813.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.03

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