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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.80, 1,499.40 and 824.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.80, 1,499.40 and 824.24 is: 1,137.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.80 : 1,499.40 = 824.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.80/1,499.40 = 824.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.80x = 1,499.40 × 824.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.80x = 1,235,865.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,865.46/1,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.16

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