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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.54, 1,858.68 and 823.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.54, 1,858.68 and 823.83 is: 1,136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.54 : 1,858.68 = 823.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.54/1,858.68 = 823.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.54x = 1,858.68 × 823.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.54x = 1,531,236.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,236.34/1,347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.32

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