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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.39, 1,425.02 and 824.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.39, 1,425.02 and 824.88 is: 1,135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.39 : 1,425.02 = 824.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.39/1,425.02 = 824.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.39x = 1,425.02 × 824.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.39x = 1,175,466.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,466.37/1,035.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.29

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