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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.32, 1,521.54 and 823.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.32, 1,521.54 and 823.08 is: 1,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.32 : 1,521.54 = 823.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.32/1,521.54 = 823.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.32x = 1,521.54 × 823.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.32x = 1,252,349.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,349.14/1,015.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.45

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