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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.73, 2,496.51 and 1,023.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.73, 2,496.51 and 1,023.23 is: 1,412.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.73 : 2,496.51 = 1,023.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.73/2,496.51 = 1,023.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.73x = 2,496.51 × 1,023.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.73x = 2,554,498.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,498.81/1,808.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.32

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