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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.40, 2,057.10 and 823.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.40, 2,057.10 and 823.30 is: 1,234.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.40 : 2,057.10 = 823.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.40/2,057.10 = 823.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.40x = 2,057.10 × 823.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.40x = 1,693,610.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,610.43/1,371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.95

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