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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.17, 1,927.80 and 823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.17, 1,927.80 and 823.20 is: 1,234.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.17 : 1,927.80 = 823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.17/1,927.80 = 823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.17x = 1,927.80 × 823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.17x = 1,586,964.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,964.96/1,285.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.83

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