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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.28, 1,869.04 and 823.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.28, 1,869.04 and 823.14 is: 1,136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.28 : 1,869.04 = 823.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.28/1,869.04 = 823.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.28x = 1,869.04 × 823.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.28x = 1,538,481.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,481.59/1,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.01

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