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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.72, 2,511.33 and 1,023.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.72, 2,511.33 and 1,023.12 is: 1,411.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.72 : 2,511.33 = 1,023.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.72/2,511.33 = 1,023.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.72x = 2,511.33 × 1,023.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.72x = 2,569,391.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,391.95/1,819.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.97

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