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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.43, 1,716.02 and 823.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.43, 1,716.02 and 823.05 is: 1,135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.43 : 1,716.02 = 823.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.43/1,716.02 = 823.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.43x = 1,716.02 × 823.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.43x = 1,412,357.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,357.57/1,243.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.86

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