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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.52, 2,497.26 and 1,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.52, 2,497.26 and 1,023.76 is: 1,412.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.52 : 2,497.26 = 1,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.52/2,497.26 = 1,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.52x = 2,497.26 × 1,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.52x = 2,556,594.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,594.90/1,809.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.86

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