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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.68, 2,497.37 and 1,023.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.68, 2,497.37 and 1,023.71 is: 1,412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.68 : 2,497.37 = 1,023.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.68/2,497.37 = 1,023.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.68x = 2,497.37 × 1,023.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.68x = 2,556,565.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,565.04/1,809.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.72

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