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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.63, 1,859.93 and 823.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.63, 1,859.93 and 823.56 is: 1,136.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.63 : 1,859.93 = 823.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.63/1,859.93 = 823.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.63x = 1,859.93 × 823.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.63x = 1,531,763.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,763.95/1,347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.64

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