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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.92, 1,651.62 and 823.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.92, 1,651.62 and 823.86 is: 1,137.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.92 : 1,651.62 = 823.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.92/1,651.62 = 823.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.92x = 1,651.62 × 823.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.92x = 1,360,703.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,703.65/1,195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.79

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