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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.06, 1,908.77 and 823.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.06, 1,908.77 and 823.67 is: 1,136.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.06 : 1,908.77 = 823.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.06/1,908.77 = 823.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.06x = 1,908.77 × 823.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.06x = 1,572,182.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,182.92/1,383.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.74

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