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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.93, 1,646.72 and 824.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.93, 1,646.72 and 824.91 is: 1,232.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.93 : 1,646.72 = 824.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.93/1,646.72 = 824.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.93x = 1,646.72 × 824.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.93x = 1,358,391.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,391.67/1,101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.74

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