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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.89, 1,821.54 and 824.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.89, 1,821.54 and 824.12 is: 1,236.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.89 : 1,821.54 = 824.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.89/1,821.54 = 824.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.89x = 1,821.54 × 824.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.89x = 1,501,173.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,173.97/1,213.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.67

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