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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.17, 1,859.24 and 823.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.17, 1,859.24 and 823.55 is: 1,136.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.17 : 1,859.24 = 823.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.17/1,859.24 = 823.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.17x = 1,859.24 × 823.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.17x = 1,531,172.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,172.98/1,347.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.58

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