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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.05, 1,394.91 and 824.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.05, 1,394.91 and 824.21 is: 1,137.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.05 : 1,394.91 = 824.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.05/1,394.91 = 824.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.05x = 1,394.91 × 824.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.05x = 1,149,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,700.20/1,011.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.14

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