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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.56, 2,497.20 and 1,023.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.56, 2,497.20 and 1,023.62 is: 1,412.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.56 : 2,497.20 = 1,023.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.56/2,497.20 = 1,023.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.56x = 2,497.20 × 1,023.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.56x = 2,556,167.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,167.54/1,809.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.59

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