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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.49, 1,822.05 and 823.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.49, 1,822.05 and 823.28 is: 1,135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.49 : 1,822.05 = 823.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.49/1,822.05 = 823.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.49x = 1,822.05 × 823.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.49x = 1,500,061.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,061.88/1,320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.99

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