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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.50, 2,879.19 and 823.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.50, 2,879.19 and 823.32 is: 1,233.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.50 : 2,879.19 = 823.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.50/2,879.19 = 823.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.50x = 2,879.19 × 823.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.50x = 2,370,494.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,494.71/1,921.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.67

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