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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.63, 1,781.47 and 824.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.63, 1,781.47 and 824.88 is: 1,138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.63 : 1,781.47 = 824.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.63/1,781.47 = 824.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.63x = 1,781.47 × 824.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.63x = 1,469,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,498.97/1,290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.59

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