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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.46, 1,544.16 and 823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.46, 1,544.16 and 823.20 is: 1,136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.46 : 1,544.16 = 823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.46/1,544.16 = 823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.46x = 1,544.16 × 823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.46x = 1,271,152.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,152.51/1,118.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.52

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