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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.29, 1,823.75 and 823.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.29, 1,823.75 and 823.64 is: 1,136.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.29 : 1,823.75 = 823.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.29/1,823.75 = 823.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.29x = 1,823.75 × 823.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.29x = 1,502,100.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,100.21/1,321.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.84

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