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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.71, 1,909.19 and 823.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.71, 1,909.19 and 823.82 is: 1,136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.71 : 1,909.19 = 823.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.71/1,909.19 = 823.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.71x = 1,909.19 × 823.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.71x = 1,572,824.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,824.79/1,383.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.67

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