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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.93, 1,908.23 and 823.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.93, 1,908.23 and 823.38 is: 1,136.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.93 : 1,908.23 = 823.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.93/1,908.23 = 823.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.93x = 1,908.23 × 823.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.93x = 1,571,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,194.30/1,382.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.14

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