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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.30, 2,009.78 and 823.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.30, 2,009.78 and 823.19 is: 1,231.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.30 : 2,009.78 = 823.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.30/2,009.78 = 823.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.30x = 2,009.78 × 823.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.30x = 1,654,426.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,426.68/1,343.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.61

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