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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.76, 1,907.88 and 823.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.76, 1,907.88 and 823.44 is: 1,136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.76 : 1,907.88 = 823.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.76/1,907.88 = 823.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.76x = 1,907.88 × 823.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.76x = 1,571,017.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,017.55/1,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.15

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