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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.69, 1,826.87 and 904.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.69, 1,826.87 and 904.47 is: 1,248.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.69 : 1,826.87 = 904.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.69/1,826.87 = 904.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.69x = 1,826.87 × 904.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.69x = 1,652,344.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,344.59/1,323.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.29

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