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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.94, 1,544.39 and 824.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.94, 1,544.39 and 824.83 is: 1,139.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.94 : 1,544.39 = 824.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.94/1,544.39 = 824.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.94x = 1,544.39 × 824.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.94x = 1,273,857.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,857.40/1,117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.47

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