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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.73, 2,497.36 and 1,023.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.73, 2,497.36 and 1,023.79 is: 1,412.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.73 : 2,497.36 = 1,023.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.73/2,497.36 = 1,023.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.73x = 2,497.36 × 1,023.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.73x = 2,556,772.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,772.19/1,809.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.79

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