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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.02, 1,853.17 and 823.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.02, 1,853.17 and 823.93 is: 1,235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.02 : 1,853.17 = 823.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.02/1,853.17 = 823.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.02x = 1,853.17 × 823.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.02x = 1,526,882.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,882.36/1,236.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.32

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