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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.23, 1,908.54 and 823.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.23, 1,908.54 and 823.92 is: 1,136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.23 : 1,908.54 = 823.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.23/1,908.54 = 823.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.23x = 1,908.54 × 823.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.23x = 1,572,485.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,485.54/1,383.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.82

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