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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.48, 1,868.70 and 823.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.48, 1,868.70 and 823.21 is: 1,135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.48 : 1,868.70 = 823.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.48/1,868.70 = 823.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.48x = 1,868.70 × 823.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.48x = 1,538,332.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,332.53/1,354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.74

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