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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.04, 1,857.99 and 823.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.04, 1,857.99 and 823.33 is: 1,135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.04 : 1,857.99 = 823.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.04/1,857.99 = 823.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.04x = 1,857.99 × 823.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.04x = 1,529,738.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,738.91/1,347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.63

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