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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.98, 1,893.24 and 824.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.98, 1,893.24 and 824.76 is: 1,235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.98 : 1,893.24 = 824.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.98/1,893.24 = 824.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.98x = 1,893.24 × 824.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.98x = 1,561,468.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,468.62/1,263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.36

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