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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.80, 1,823.94 and 923.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.80, 1,823.94 and 923.92 is: 1,383.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.80 : 1,823.94 = 923.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.80/1,823.94 = 923.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.80x = 1,823.94 × 923.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.80x = 1,685,174.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,174.64/1,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.79

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