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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.02, 1,826.07 and 856.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.02, 1,826.07 and 856.46 is: 1,182.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.02 : 1,826.07 = 856.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.02/1,826.07 = 856.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.02x = 1,826.07 × 856.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.02x = 1,563,955.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,955.91/1,323.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.11

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