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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.23, 1,909.13 and 824.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.23, 1,909.13 and 824.03 is: 1,137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.23 : 1,909.13 = 824.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.23/1,909.13 = 824.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.23x = 1,909.13 × 824.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.23x = 1,573,173.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,173.89/1,383.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.32

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