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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609.56, 2,409.79 and 1,023.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,609.56, 2,409.79 and 1,023.11 is: 1,531.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,609.56 : 2,409.79 = 1,023.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,609.56/2,409.79 = 1,023.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,609.56x = 2,409.79 × 1,023.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,609.56x = 2,465,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,480.25/1,609.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.77

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