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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.26, 1,923.52 and 823.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.26, 1,923.52 and 823.35 is: 1,232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.26 : 1,923.52 = 823.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.26/1,923.52 = 823.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.26x = 1,923.52 × 823.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.26x = 1,583,730.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,730.19/1,285.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.23

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