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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.44, 1,623 and 823.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.44, 1,623 and 823.88 is: 1,234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.44 : 1,623 = 823.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.44/1,623 = 823.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.44x = 1,623 × 823.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.44x = 1,337,157.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,157.24/1,083.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.18

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