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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.50, 1,407.66 and 824.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.50, 1,407.66 and 824.27 is: 1,136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.50 : 1,407.66 = 824.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.50/1,407.66 = 824.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.50x = 1,407.66 × 824.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.50x = 1,160,291.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,291.91/1,020.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.99

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