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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.91, 2,503.21 and 1,027.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.91, 2,503.21 and 1,027.91 is: 1,418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.91 : 2,503.21 = 1,027.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.91/2,503.21 = 1,027.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.91x = 2,503.21 × 1,027.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.91x = 2,573,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,062.08/1,813.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.52

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