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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.93, 2,066.24 and 823.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.93, 2,066.24 and 823.61 is: 1,232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.93 : 2,066.24 = 823.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.93/2,066.24 = 823.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.93x = 2,066.24 × 823.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.93x = 1,701,761.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,761.48/1,380.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.33

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