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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.70, 1,818.93 and 824.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.70, 1,818.93 and 824.10 is: 1,234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.70 : 1,818.93 = 824.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.70/1,818.93 = 824.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.70x = 1,818.93 × 824.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.70x = 1,498,980.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,980.21/1,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.03

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