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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.36, 1,706.92 and 823.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.36, 1,706.92 and 823.44 is: 1,135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.36 : 1,706.92 = 823.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.36/1,706.92 = 823.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.36x = 1,706.92 × 823.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.36x = 1,405,546.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,546.20/1,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.92

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