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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.77, 1,822.91 and 823.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.77, 1,822.91 and 823.89 is: 1,136.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.77 : 1,822.91 = 823.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.77/1,822.91 = 823.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.77x = 1,822.91 × 823.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.77x = 1,501,873.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,873.20/1,321.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.26

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