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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.08, 1,566.54 and 824.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.08, 1,566.54 and 824.04 is: 1,137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.08 : 1,566.54 = 824.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.08/1,566.54 = 824.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.08x = 1,566.54 × 824.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.08x = 1,290,891.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,891.62/1,135.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.27

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