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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.44, 1,859.94 and 823.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.44, 1,859.94 and 823.56 is: 1,135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.44 : 1,859.94 = 823.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.44/1,859.94 = 823.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.44x = 1,859.94 × 823.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.44x = 1,531,772.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,772.19/1,348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.96

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