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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.70, 2,497.36 and 1,023.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.70, 2,497.36 and 1,023.73 is: 1,412.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.70 : 2,497.36 = 1,023.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.70/2,497.36 = 1,023.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.70x = 2,497.36 × 1,023.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.70x = 2,556,622.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,622.35/1,809.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.73

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