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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,919.56, 2,879.34 and 823.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,919.56, 2,879.34 and 823.83 is: 1,235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,919.56 : 2,879.34 = 823.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,919.56/2,879.34 = 823.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,919.56x = 2,879.34 × 823.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,919.56x = 2,372,086.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,086.67/1,919.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.75

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