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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.05, 2,496.53 and 1,012.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.05, 2,496.53 and 1,012.34 is: 1,397.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.05 : 2,496.53 = 1,012.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.05/2,496.53 = 1,012.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.05x = 2,496.53 × 1,012.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.05x = 2,527,345.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,345.28/1,809.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.06

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