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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.51, 2,496.20 and 1,023.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.51, 2,496.20 and 1,023.01 is: 1,412.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.51 : 2,496.20 = 1,023.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.51/2,496.20 = 1,023.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.51x = 2,496.20 × 1,023.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.51x = 2,553,643.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,643.24/1,808.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.02

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