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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.41, 2,441.84 and 1,023.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.41, 2,441.84 and 1,023.30 is: 1,412.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.41 : 2,441.84 = 1,023.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.41/2,441.84 = 1,023.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.41x = 2,441.84 × 1,023.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.41x = 2,498,734.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,734.87/1,769.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.19

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