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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.69, 1,908.51 and 823.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.69, 1,908.51 and 823.72 is: 1,136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.69 : 1,908.51 = 823.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.69/1,908.51 = 823.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.69x = 1,908.51 × 823.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.69x = 1,572,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,080.24/1,383.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.15

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