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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.52, 1,520.96 and 824.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.52, 1,520.96 and 824.92 is: 1,139.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.52 : 1,520.96 = 824.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.52/1,520.96 = 824.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.52x = 1,520.96 × 824.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.52x = 1,254,670.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,670.32/1,101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.04

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