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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.51, 1,823.22 and 823.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.51, 1,823.22 and 823.26 is: 1,136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.51 : 1,823.22 = 823.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.51/1,823.22 = 823.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.51x = 1,823.22 × 823.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.51x = 1,500,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,984.10/1,320.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.67

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