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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.16, 2,496.44 and 1,023.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.16, 2,496.44 and 1,023.04 is: 1,411.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.16 : 2,496.44 = 1,023.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.16/2,496.44 = 1,023.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.16x = 2,496.44 × 1,023.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.16x = 2,553,957.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,957.98/1,809.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.68

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