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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.52, 1,624.99 and 824.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.52, 1,624.99 and 824.81 is: 1,136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.52 : 1,624.99 = 824.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.52/1,624.99 = 824.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.52x = 1,624.99 × 824.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.52x = 1,340,308.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,308.00/1,179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.32

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