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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.86, 1,823.81 and 923.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.86, 1,823.81 and 923.97 is: 1,385.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.86 : 1,823.81 = 923.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.86/1,823.81 = 923.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.86x = 1,823.81 × 923.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.86x = 1,685,141.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,141.11/1,215.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.96

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