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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.16, 1,859.16 and 823.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.16, 1,859.16 and 823.36 is: 1,136.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.16 : 1,859.16 = 823.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.16/1,859.16 = 823.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.16x = 1,859.16 × 823.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.16x = 1,530,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,757.98/1,347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.29

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