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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.51, 1,909.08 and 823.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.51, 1,909.08 and 823.86 is: 1,136.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.51 : 1,909.08 = 823.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.51/1,909.08 = 823.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.51x = 1,909.08 × 823.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.51x = 1,572,821.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,821.81/1,383.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.84

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