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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.40, 1,676.52 and 823.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.40, 1,676.52 and 823.28 is: 1,134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.40 : 1,676.52 = 823.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.40/1,676.52 = 823.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.40x = 1,676.52 × 823.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.40x = 1,380,245.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,245.39/1,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.70

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