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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.57, 1,498.80 and 824.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.57, 1,498.80 and 824.13 is: 1,136.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.57 : 1,498.80 = 824.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.57/1,498.80 = 824.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.57x = 1,498.80 × 824.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.57x = 1,235,206.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,206.04/1,086.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.79

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