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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.40, 1,667.70 and 823.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.40, 1,667.70 and 823.80 is: 1,231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.40 : 1,667.70 = 823.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.40/1,667.70 = 823.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.40x = 1,667.70 × 823.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.40x = 1,373,851.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,851.26/1,115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.71

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