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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.53, 2,497.25 and 1,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.53, 2,497.25 and 1,012.80 is: 1,397.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.53 : 2,497.25 = 1,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.53/2,497.25 = 1,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.53x = 2,497.25 × 1,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.53x = 2,529,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,221.00/1,809.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.72

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