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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.72, 1,908.68 and 823.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.72, 1,908.68 and 823.80 is: 1,136.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.72 : 1,908.68 = 823.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.72/1,908.68 = 823.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.72x = 1,908.68 × 823.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.72x = 1,572,373.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,373.62/1,383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.34

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