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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.29, 1,883.48 and 823.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.29, 1,883.48 and 823.13 is: 1,233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.29 : 1,883.48 = 823.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.29/1,883.48 = 823.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.29x = 1,883.48 × 823.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.29x = 1,550,335.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,335.36/1,257.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.08

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