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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.24, 1,860.12 and 823.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.24, 1,860.12 and 823.62 is: 1,137.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.24 : 1,860.12 = 823.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.24/1,860.12 = 823.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.24x = 1,860.12 × 823.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.24x = 1,532,032.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,032.03/1,347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.16

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