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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.30, 1,788.79 and 824.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.30, 1,788.79 and 824.08 is: 1,138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.30 : 1,788.79 = 824.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.30/1,788.79 = 824.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.30x = 1,788.79 × 824.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.30x = 1,474,106.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,106.06/1,295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.04

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