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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,267.08, 1,748.86 and 824.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,267.08, 1,748.86 and 824.21 is: 1,137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,267.08 : 1,748.86 = 824.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,267.08/1,748.86 = 824.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,267.08x = 1,748.86 × 824.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,267.08x = 1,441,427.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,427.90/1,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.60

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