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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.12, 1,858.92 and 823.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.12, 1,858.92 and 823.08 is: 1,135.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.12 : 1,858.92 = 823.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.12/1,858.92 = 823.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.12x = 1,858.92 × 823.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.12x = 1,530,039.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,039.87/1,347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.79

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