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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.52, 1,722.72 and 824.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.52, 1,722.72 and 824.16 is: 1,235.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.52 : 1,722.72 = 824.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.52/1,722.72 = 824.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.52x = 1,722.72 × 824.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.52x = 1,419,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,796.92/1,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.12

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