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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.42, 2,497.12 and 1,012.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.42, 2,497.12 and 1,012.82 is: 1,397.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.42 : 2,497.12 = 1,012.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.42/2,497.12 = 1,012.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.42x = 2,497.12 × 1,012.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.42x = 2,529,135.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,135.61/1,809.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.76

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