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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.66, 2,502.95 and 1,027.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.66, 2,502.95 and 1,027.55 is: 1,418.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.66 : 2,502.95 = 1,027.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.66/2,502.95 = 1,027.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.66x = 2,502.95 × 1,027.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.66x = 2,571,907.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,907.39/1,813.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.08

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