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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.68, 1,966.24 and 823.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.68, 1,966.24 and 823.52 is: 1,234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.68 : 1,966.24 = 823.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.68/1,966.24 = 823.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.68x = 1,966.24 × 823.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.68x = 1,619,237.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,237.96/1,311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.48

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