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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.52, 1,381.08 and 824.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.52, 1,381.08 and 824.32 is: 1,135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.52 : 1,381.08 = 824.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.52/1,381.08 = 824.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.52x = 1,381.08 × 824.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.52x = 1,138,451.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,451.87/1,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.59

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