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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.58, 1,859.70 and 823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.58, 1,859.70 and 823.60 is: 1,136.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.58 : 1,859.70 = 823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.58/1,859.70 = 823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.58x = 1,859.70 × 823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.58x = 1,531,648.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,648.92/1,347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.59

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