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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.76, 1,908.72 and 823.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.76, 1,908.72 and 823.83 is: 1,136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.76 : 1,908.72 = 823.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.76/1,908.72 = 823.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.76x = 1,908.72 × 823.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.76x = 1,572,460.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,460.80/1,383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.37

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