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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.54, 1,908.64 and 823.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.54, 1,908.64 and 823.70 is: 1,136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.54 : 1,908.64 = 823.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.54/1,908.64 = 823.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.54x = 1,908.64 × 823.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.54x = 1,572,146.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,146.77/1,383.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.32

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