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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.51, 2,575.80 and 1,027.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.51, 2,575.80 and 1,027.19 is: 1,417.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.51 : 2,575.80 = 1,027.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.51/2,575.80 = 1,027.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.51x = 2,575.80 × 1,027.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.51x = 2,645,830.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,830.87/1,866.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.53

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